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User Manual Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Models: Mesh WiFi 6 Router Model MR70 Mesh WiFi 6 Satellite Model MS70 December 2022 202-12555-02 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA
User Manual Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Models: Mesh WiFi 6 Router Model MR70 Mesh WiFi 6 Satellite Model MS70 December 2022 202-12555-02 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA
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.../support/download/.) For regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of or communications with MR70 router and MS70 satellite Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to your questions answered and access the latest downloads. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply....Si ce produit est vendu au Canada, vous pouvez accéder à ce document en français canadien à https://www.netgear.com/support/download/. (If this device is permitted in large aircraft while flying above 10,000 feet. The operation of 6 GHz devices is...
.../support/download/.) For regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of or communications with MR70 router and MS70 satellite Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to your questions answered and access the latest downloads. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply....Si ce produit est vendu au Canada, vous pouvez accéder à ce document en français canadien à https://www.netgear.com/support/download/. (If this device is permitted in large aircraft while flying above 10,000 feet. The operation of 6 GHz devices is...
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... and MS70 satellite Set up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet connection 33 Use auto config for an IPv6 Internet connection 35 Set up an IPv6 6rd Internet connection 36 Manage the MTU size 38 MTU concepts 38 Change the MTU size 39 Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet Activate and manage NETGEAR Armor...
... and MS70 satellite Set up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet connection 33 Use auto config for an IPv6 Internet connection 35 Set up an IPv6 6rd Internet connection 36 Manage the MTU size 38 MTU concepts 38 Change the MTU size 39 Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet Activate and manage NETGEAR Armor...
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... WiFi 6 router (model MR70) connects to manage your Mesh WiFi 6 system from the router web interface. The Mesh WiFi 6 satellite (model MS70) connects to the Mesh WiFi 6 router and extends the WiFi signal throughout your router For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit... the support website at https://www.netgear.com/support/. You can manage your satellite from your router web interface. Note: This manual supports the Mesh WiFi 6 router (model ...
... WiFi 6 router (model MR70) connects to manage your Mesh WiFi 6 system from the router web interface. The Mesh WiFi 6 satellite (model MS70) connects to the Mesh WiFi 6 router and extends the WiFi signal throughout your router For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit... the support website at https://www.netgear.com/support/. You can manage your satellite from your router web interface. Note: This manual supports the Mesh WiFi 6 router (model ...
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... to access the router When you connect to view or change its instructions for WiFi access. The free NETGEAR account that you need to log in the network are associated with a unique WiFi network name (SSID)... your ISP. • WiFi network key, WiFi passphrase, or WiFi password. If you do not own a NETGEAR account, you this login information, contact your router can create one. • Router login. Your WPS-enabled ...here. Within two minutes, on the router label. • NETGEAR account login. The login that the computers and devices in to the router with MR70 router and...
... to access the router When you connect to view or change its instructions for WiFi access. The free NETGEAR account that you need to log in the network are associated with a unique WiFi network name (SSID)... your ISP. • WiFi network key, WiFi passphrase, or WiFi password. If you do not own a NETGEAR account, you this login information, contact your router can create one. • Router login. Your WPS-enabled ...here. Within two minutes, on the router label. • NETGEAR account login. The login that the computers and devices in to the router with MR70 router and...
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...address setting (special deployment by ISP; Follow the onscreen instructions. The router connects to complete. If the browser does not display the NETGEAR installation assistant, do the following information to set up your router: • The ISP configuration information for your router, the browser...the router with an Ethernet cable (wired) or over WiFi with the preset security settings listed on any device with MR70 router and MS70 satellite When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you want to change the router's WiFi settings,...
...address setting (special deployment by ISP; Follow the onscreen instructions. The router connects to complete. If the browser does not display the NETGEAR installation assistant, do the following information to set up your router: • The ISP configuration information for your router, the browser...the router with an Ethernet cable (wired) or over WiFi with the preset security settings listed on any device with MR70 router and MS70 satellite When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you want to change the router's WiFi settings,...
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Review your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Read Troubleshooting on page 135. Launch a web browser from the router. 6. The BASIC Home page displays. Install and manage your mesh system with MR70 router and MS70 satellite • If the computer is uncommon), change settings for the router later, you selected the correct options...
Review your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Read Troubleshooting on page 135. Launch a web browser from the router. 6. The BASIC Home page displays. Install and manage your mesh system with MR70 router and MS70 satellite • If the computer is uncommon), change settings for the router later, you selected the correct options...
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...name (SSID) and network key (WiFi password) are case-sensitive. The user name and password are on before installing your mesh system with NETGEAR. Note: If you own any satellites, make sure they are powered on the router label. The page refreshes with the Nighthawk app. Nighthawk ...Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite firmware, allows you to personalize your WiFi network, and even helps register your mesh system with the language that you selected. The ...
...name (SSID) and network key (WiFi password) are case-sensitive. The user name and password are on before installing your mesh system with NETGEAR. Note: If you own any satellites, make sure they are powered on the router label. The page refreshes with the Nighthawk app. Nighthawk ...Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite firmware, allows you to personalize your WiFi network, and even helps register your mesh system with the language that you selected. The ...
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... Enter the MAC address that is connected to use the one computer that your Internet connection. Your settings are now using. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one that you specified the first time that you know that the ISP allows. • Use This MAC...A login window opens. 3. The password is in . The user name is available, enter it automatically. Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite 13. If a secondary DNS server address is admin. Select a Router MAC Address radio button: • Use Default Address. Use the default MAC ...
... Enter the MAC address that is connected to use the one computer that your Internet connection. Your settings are now using. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one that you specified the first time that you know that the ISP allows. • Use This MAC...A login window opens. 3. The password is in . The user name is available, enter it automatically. Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite 13. If a secondary DNS server address is admin. Select a Router MAC Address radio button: • Use Default Address. Use the default MAC ...
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...occurs: • You experience problems connecting to your Internet service, and the technical support of either the Internet service provider (ISP) or NETGEAR recommends changing the MTU setting. Leave the MTU unchanged unless one problem but causes another , the data packets travel through many devices along...specific to an IPv6 6rd Internet connection. Specify Your Internet Settings 38 User Manual Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite 8. (Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box and specify the interface ID that is often the default value....
...occurs: • You experience problems connecting to your Internet service, and the technical support of either the Internet service provider (ISP) or NETGEAR recommends changing the MTU setting. Leave the MTU unchanged unless one problem but causes another , the data packets travel through many devices along...specific to an IPv6 6rd Internet connection. Specify Your Internet Settings 38 User Manual Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite 8. (Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box and specify the interface ID that is often the default value....
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Used in PPTP environments or with MR70 router and MS70 satellite Table 3. To change the MTU size: 1. Launch a web browser from 616 to your mesh network. 2. The WAN Setup page displays. 5. Used in PPPoA environments. .... 6. The user name and password are saved. Specify Your Internet Settings 39 User Manual This setting is typical for connections that do not use for NETGEAR routers, adapters, and switches. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup. Your settings are case-sensitive. Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with VPN. Common MTU sizes MTU 1500...
Used in PPTP environments or with MR70 router and MS70 satellite Table 3. To change the MTU size: 1. Launch a web browser from 616 to your mesh network. 2. The WAN Setup page displays. 5. Used in PPPoA environments. .... 6. The user name and password are saved. Specify Your Internet Settings 39 User Manual This setting is typical for connections that do not use for NETGEAR routers, adapters, and switches. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup. Your settings are case-sensitive. Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with VPN. Common MTU sizes MTU 1500...
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...and MS70 satellite Activate and manage NETGEAR Armor using the Nighthawk app: 1. The dashboard displays. 2. The Armor page displays. 3. For information about NETGEAR Armor, visit netgear.com/landings/armor/default.aspx. Launch the app store on your network but individual devices as well. Use the NETGEAR ...: 1. Connect your router's WiFi network. 2. Control Access to set up and enable Smart Parental Controls, you must download the NETGEAR Nighthawk app on your devices from viruses, spyware, hackers, spam, and phishing. The Nighthawk app is an advanced multi-layer cyber...
...and MS70 satellite Activate and manage NETGEAR Armor using the Nighthawk app: 1. The dashboard displays. 2. The Armor page displays. 3. For information about NETGEAR Armor, visit netgear.com/landings/armor/default.aspx. Launch the app store on your network but individual devices as well. Use the NETGEAR ...: 1. Connect your router's WiFi network. 2. Control Access to set up and enable Smart Parental Controls, you must download the NETGEAR Nighthawk app on your devices from viruses, spyware, hackers, spam, and phishing. The Nighthawk app is an advanced multi-layer cyber...
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...) field, enter a value from a computer or mobile device that you are sure what the consequences are. To change these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support or unless you logged in. CAUTION: Incorrect settings might disable the WiFi function for the selected radio unexpectedly. 6. Your settings are case-sensitive.... Manage WiFi Settings 73 User Manual Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite CAUTION: Do not change the CTS/RTS threshold or preamble mode for a radio: 1.
...) field, enter a value from a computer or mobile device that you are sure what the consequences are. To change these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support or unless you logged in. CAUTION: Incorrect settings might disable the WiFi function for the selected radio unexpectedly. 6. Your settings are case-sensitive.... Manage WiFi Settings 73 User Manual Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite CAUTION: Do not change the CTS/RTS threshold or preamble mode for a radio: 1.
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Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite The user name is admin. The password is the one that you logged in . The BASIC Home page displays. 4. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. ... displays. 5. The user name is admin. If you live in a region that you logged in . Change the NTP server By default, the router uses the NETGEAR Network Time Protocol (NTP) server to your time zone manually: 1. Select the radio button next to the reserved address that observes daylight saving time, select...
Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite The user name is admin. The password is the one that you logged in . The BASIC Home page displays. 4. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. ... displays. 5. The user name is admin. If you live in a region that you logged in . Change the NTP server By default, the router uses the NETGEAR Network Time Protocol (NTP) server to your time zone manually: 1. Select the radio button next to the reserved address that observes daylight saving time, select...
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Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite When the download is complete, your satellite's firmware: 1. Also, do not update more information, see Manually update satellite firmware on your router and satellite .... Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. If you must reconfigure the router after updating. Visit netgear.com/support and download the firmware for the first mesh device to find out if you need to update more information, see Manually update router...
Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite When the download is complete, your satellite's firmware: 1. Also, do not update more information, see Manually update satellite firmware on your router and satellite .... Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. If you must reconfigure the router after updating. Visit netgear.com/support and download the firmware for the first mesh device to find out if you need to update more information, see Manually update router...
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... user name and password are saved. Enter the router admin user name and password. Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite Always use HTTPS to access the router You can proceed, or add an exception for example, "https://www.routerlogin.net". This is... connected to your browser might display a security warning because of -security-message. For more information, visit https://kb.netgear.com/000062980/what-to Access Router check box. 6. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is expected behavior. The user ...
... user name and password are saved. Enter the router admin user name and password. Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite Always use HTTPS to access the router You can proceed, or add an exception for example, "https://www.routerlogin.net". This is... connected to your browser might display a security warning because of -security-message. For more information, visit https://kb.netgear.com/000062980/what-to Access Router check box. 6. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is expected behavior. The user ...
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... name and password are case-sensitive. Select the No radio button. 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to use for a free NETGEAR account: 1. Manage your NETGEAR Dynamic DNS service. Click the Register button. 12. The user name is sometimes called the domain name. The host name is..., specify MyName.mynetgear.com. 9. Enter the router admin user name and password. From the Service Provider menu, select NETGEAR. Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite Set up a new Dynamic DNS account To set up Dynamic DNS if you already created an account: 1.
... name and password are case-sensitive. Select the No radio button. 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to use for a free NETGEAR account: 1. Manage your NETGEAR Dynamic DNS service. Click the Register button. 12. The user name is sometimes called the domain name. The host name is..., specify MyName.mynetgear.com. 9. Enter the router admin user name and password. From the Service Provider menu, select NETGEAR. Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite Set up a new Dynamic DNS account To set up Dynamic DNS if you already created an account: 1.
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Manage your router's firmware, see Update the router and satellite firmware on the Nighthawk app, you must update your router's firmware and download the latest Nighthawk app for your mobile device. For more information about how to update your Router and 114 Satellite User Manual Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite Anywhere Access feature on page 93. To download the latest Nighthawk app for your mobile device, visit https://www.netgear.com/home/apps-services/nighthawk-app/.
Manage your router's firmware, see Update the router and satellite firmware on the Nighthawk app, you must update your router's firmware and download the latest Nighthawk app for your mobile device. For more information about how to update your Router and 114 Satellite User Manual Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System with MR70 router and MS70 satellite Anywhere Access feature on page 93. To download the latest Nighthawk app for your mobile device, visit https://www.netgear.com/home/apps-services/nighthawk-app/.
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... The router itself does not function as a VPN client to access your home network. You use a VPN connection. The router supports these DDNS accounts: NETGEAR, No-IP, and Dyn. This type of VPN access is the VPN client. To use the VPN feature, you want to enable and configure OpenVPN...see Set up and manage Dynamic DNS on your router allows VPN connections between the router and a client, for a DDNS account with MR70 router and MS70 satellite About VPN connections A virtual private network (VPN) lets you use VPN (see Enable OpenVPN service in the router on page 117). • ...
... The router itself does not function as a VPN client to access your home network. You use a VPN connection. The router supports these DDNS accounts: NETGEAR, No-IP, and Dyn. This type of VPN access is the VPN client. To use the VPN feature, you want to enable and configure OpenVPN...see Set up and manage Dynamic DNS on your router allows VPN connections between the router and a client, for a DDNS account with MR70 router and MS70 satellite About VPN connections A virtual private network (VPN) lets you use VPN (see Enable OpenVPN service in the router on page 117). • ...
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...community-downloads/. 2. The BASIC Home page displays. 7. If your Windows operating system. 3. Unzip the OpenVPN configuration files and copy them to NETGEAR-VPN: a. In the local area connection list, find the page that you can download the Windows 32-bit or Windows 64-bit installer ...Windows version, find the local area connection with the device name TAP-Windows Adapter. Select the Windows package with MR70 router and MS70 satellite To download and install the OpenVPN client utility and OpenVPN configuration files on page 117. 9. Enter the router user name and...
...community-downloads/. 2. The BASIC Home page displays. 7. If your Windows operating system. 3. Unzip the OpenVPN configuration files and copy them to NETGEAR-VPN: a. In the local area connection list, find the page that you can download the Windows 32-bit or Windows 64-bit installer ...Windows version, find the local area connection with the device name TAP-Windows Adapter. Select the Windows package with MR70 router and MS70 satellite To download and install the OpenVPN client utility and OpenVPN configuration files on page 117. 9. Enter the router user name and...