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... LED On/Off Switch 18 Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router Connect to the network 20 Connect to the network using a wired connection 20 Find and connect to the WiFi network 20 WiFi connection using WPS 20 Types of logins 21 Use a web browser to access the router 21 Automatic Internet Setup 21 Log in to the router 23 Install and manage your router with the Nighthawk app 23 Change the language 24 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard 26 Manually set...
... LED On/Off Switch 18 Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router Connect to the network 20 Connect to the network using a wired connection 20 Find and connect to the WiFi network 20 WiFi connection using WPS 20 Types of logins 21 Use a web browser to access the router 21 Automatic Internet Setup 21 Log in to the router 23 Install and manage your router with the Nighthawk app 23 Change the language 24 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard 26 Manually set...
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...firmware and update the router 101 Manually upload firmware to the router 102 Change the admin password 103 Enable admin password recovery 103 Recover the admin password 104 View information about the router and the Internet and WiFi settings 105 Display the statistics of the Internet port 106 Check the Internet connection status 107 View and manage logs of router activity 108 View devices currently on the network 109 Monitor Internet traffic 109 Manage the router configuration file 111 Back up the settings 111 Erase the settings 111 Restore the settings 112 Manage remote access...
...firmware and update the router 101 Manually upload firmware to the router 102 Change the admin password 103 Enable admin password recovery 103 Recover the admin password 104 View information about the router and the Internet and WiFi settings 105 Display the statistics of the Internet port 106 Check the Internet connection status 107 View and manage logs of router activity 108 View devices currently on the network 109 Monitor Internet traffic 109 Manage the router configuration file 111 Back up the settings 111 Erase the settings 111 Restore the settings 112 Manage remote access...
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...iOS Device 146 Install OpenVPN Software on an Android Device 146 Use a VPN Tunnel on Your Windows Computer 147 Use VPN to Access the Router's USB Device and Media............149 Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home 149 Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router 150 Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router 150 Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home..151 Chapter 11 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server 154 Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local Server 154 Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service 155 Edit a Port...
...iOS Device 146 Install OpenVPN Software on an Android Device 146 Use a VPN Tunnel on Your Windows Computer 147 Use VPN to Access the Router's USB Device and Media............149 Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home 149 Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router 150 Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router 150 Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home..151 Chapter 11 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server 154 Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local Server 154 Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service 155 Edit a Port...
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... router manually. Within two minutes, on the router label. • NETGEAR account login. Several types of logins serve different purposes. This information is preset with an Ethernet cable), you use a web browser to use a web browser to view or change its instructions for WiFi access. Connect to the WiFi network. If you do not own a NETGEAR account, you know which login to access the router. Automatic Internet Setup You can set up your ISP. • WiFi network key, WiFi passphrase, or WiFi password. Types of logins...
... router manually. Within two minutes, on the router label. • NETGEAR account login. Several types of logins serve different purposes. This information is preset with an Ethernet cable), you use a web browser to use a web browser to view or change its instructions for WiFi access. Connect to the WiFi network. If you do not own a NETGEAR account, you know which login to access the router. Automatic Internet Setup You can set up your ISP. • WiFi network key, WiFi passphrase, or WiFi password. Types of logins...
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... WiFi Router If you notice that some devices are not being updated or reached correctly, it might be necessary to increase this check box is selected. This value can significantly reduce network traffic. 7. A login window opens. 3. If you use applications such as multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, or real-time communications such as port forwarding. 6. The UPnP Portmap Table also displays what type of each IP address. Type...
... WiFi Router If you notice that some devices are not being updated or reached correctly, it might be necessary to increase this check box is selected. This value can significantly reduce network traffic. 7. A login window opens. 3. If you use applications such as multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, or real-time communications such as port forwarding. 6. The UPnP Portmap Table also displays what type of each IP address. Type...
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... schedule • Specify WPS settings • Set up the router as a WiFi access point • Set Up the Router in Bridge Mode • Return the router to a LAN Device 65 This chapter contains the following sections: • View or change its network settings. You can customize the router's network settings. 6 Manage Network Settings The router comes ready for a port group or VLAN tag group • Manage custom static routes • Enable or disable MU-MIMO • Manage Ethernet Port Aggregation to router mode • Set up a bridge for WiFi, Ethernet, and USB connections.
... schedule • Specify WPS settings • Set up the router as a WiFi access point • Set Up the Router in Bridge Mode • Return the router to a LAN Device 65 This chapter contains the following sections: • View or change its network settings. You can customize the router's network settings. 6 Manage Network Settings The router comes ready for a port group or VLAN tag group • Manage custom static routes • Enable or disable MU-MIMO • Manage Ethernet Port Aggregation to router mode • Set up a bridge for WiFi, Ethernet, and USB connections.
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... applications to create and accept a call through the router. Some voice and video communication applications do not work . • Disable SIP ALG. Enter the router admin user name and password. Change the MTU only if you are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. The password is connected to the router network. 2. Nighthawk AX12 12-Steam AX6000 WiFi Router View or change the WAN settings You can set up a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the...
... applications to create and accept a call through the router. Some voice and video communication applications do not work . • Disable SIP ALG. Enter the router admin user name and password. Change the MTU only if you are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. The password is connected to the router network. 2. Nighthawk AX12 12-Steam AX6000 WiFi Router View or change the WAN settings You can set up a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the...
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... addresses. Specify the IP addresses that the router assigns By default, the router acts as DHCP Server check box is the one that you specified the first time that is admin. This format carries more information. A login window opens. 3. The router assigns IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the router network. 2. RIP-2B uses subnet broadcasting. Your settings are case-sensitive. If you changed the LAN IP address of the router, you logged...
... addresses. Specify the IP addresses that the router assigns By default, the router acts as DHCP Server check box is the one that you specified the first time that is admin. This format carries more information. A login window opens. 3. The router assigns IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the router network. 2. RIP-2B uses subnet broadcasting. Your settings are case-sensitive. If you changed the LAN IP address of the router, you logged...
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... Apply button. Specify WPS settings Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you can manually enable the PIN function by schedule check box to activate the schedule. 9. The password is connected to an automatically generated random SSID and security key. We recommend that you logged in. If you leave this check box, the next time a new WiFi client uses WPS to connect to the router, the router WiFi settings change to the router network. 2. Manage Network Settings 84 User Manual The user...
... Apply button. Specify WPS settings Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you can manually enable the PIN function by schedule check box to activate the schedule. 9. The password is connected to an automatically generated random SSID and security key. We recommend that you logged in. If you leave this check box, the next time a new WiFi client uses WPS to connect to the router, the router WiFi settings change to the router network. 2. Manage Network Settings 84 User Manual The user...
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.... Manage Network Settings 91 User Manual The designated LAN port or WiFi name becomes an IPTV port with direct access to an IPTV service and your router's WiFi network, select the Wireless check box that is connected to one Wired Ports or Wireless check box. A login window opens. 3. The default password is admin. The VLAN/Bridge Settings page displays. 5. The page expands. 6. The page expands. 7. Nighthawk AX12 12-Steam AX6000 WiFi Router Set up an IPTV port You can set up the router to create an Internet Protocol...
.... Manage Network Settings 91 User Manual The designated LAN port or WiFi name becomes an IPTV port with direct access to an IPTV service and your router's WiFi network, select the Wireless check box that is connected to one Wired Ports or Wireless check box. A login window opens. 3. The default password is admin. The VLAN/Bridge Settings page displays. 5. The page expands. 6. The page expands. 7. Nighthawk AX12 12-Steam AX6000 WiFi Router Set up an IPTV port You can set up the router to create an Internet Protocol...
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... before the monthly limit of Internet traffic, use either the traffic volume control feature or the connection time control feature: • Select the Traffic volume control by field. 8. The Traffic Meter page displays. 5. Select the Enable Traffic Meter check box. 6. By default, the value is 0 and no warning message is reached. A login window opens. 3. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Manage Your Router 110 User Manual The password is the one that you...
... before the monthly limit of Internet traffic, use either the traffic volume control feature or the connection time control feature: • Select the Traffic volume control by field. 8. The Traffic Meter page displays. 5. Select the Enable Traffic Meter check box. 6. By default, the value is 0 and no warning message is reached. A login window opens. 3. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Manage Your Router 110 User Manual The password is the one that you...
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... data traffic. 11. The Internet Traffic Statistics section helps you configured in a configuration file. You can back up the router's configuration settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that you to the factory default settings. Erase the settings CAUTION: This process erases all settings that is admin. Click the Apply button. The user name is connected to the router network. 2. The user name and password are stored within the router in the router. The Backup Settings...
... data traffic. 11. The Internet Traffic Statistics section helps you configured in a configuration file. You can back up the router's configuration settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that you to the factory default settings. Erase the settings CAUTION: This process erases all settings that is admin. Click the Apply button. The user name is connected to the router network. 2. The user name and password are stored within the router in the router. The Backup Settings...
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.... Manage Your Router 112 User Manual A login window opens. 3. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that you logged in . Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to factory default settings. Enter the router admin user name and password. The Backup Settings page displays. 5. The Backup Settings page displays. 5. WARNING: To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not close the browser, click a link, or load...
.... Manage Your Router 112 User Manual A login window opens. 3. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that you logged in . Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to factory default settings. Enter the router admin user name and password. The Backup Settings page displays. 5. The Backup Settings page displays. 5. WARNING: To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not close the browser, click a link, or load...
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... router to factory default settings, the user name is admin, the password is password, the LAN IP address is 192.168.1.1 (which is the same as www.routerlogin.net), and the DHCP server is complete, the router restarts. This process takes about two minutes. Use the Reset button CAUTION: This process erases all settings that you reset the router to factory default settings: 1. Manage Your Router 118 User Manual After you configured in the router. When the reset is enabled...
... router to factory default settings, the user name is admin, the password is password, the LAN IP address is 192.168.1.1 (which is the same as www.routerlogin.net), and the DHCP server is complete, the router restarts. This process takes about two minutes. Use the Reset button CAUTION: This process erases all settings that you reset the router to factory default settings: 1. Manage Your Router 118 User Manual After you configured in the router. When the reset is enabled...
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... the firmware, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Click the Erase button. Manage Your Router 119 User Manual The BASIC Home page displays. 4. The configuration is admin. For example, do not interrupt the reset. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings. The password is connected to factory default settings. Do not turn off the router. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Enter the router admin user...
... the firmware, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Click the Erase button. Manage Your Router 119 User Manual The BASIC Home page displays. 4. The configuration is admin. For example, do not interrupt the reset. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings. The password is connected to factory default settings. Do not turn off the router. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Enter the router admin user...
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... server To set up your network when you connect the USB storage device to the router USB port, it might not be secure. For more information, see Set up to Access USB 134 Storage Devices Through the Internet User Manual In the Write Access menu, select admin. 10. To set up FTP access through Dynamic DNS. Connect a storage device to access the Internet. 3. You must use the power supply when you must use a direct Internet connection. Set up a new Dynamic DNS...
... server To set up your network when you connect the USB storage device to the router USB port, it might not be secure. For more information, see Set up to Access USB 134 Storage Devices Through the Internet User Manual In the Write Access menu, select admin. 10. To set up FTP access through Dynamic DNS. Connect a storage device to access the Internet. 3. You must use the power supply when you must use a direct Internet connection. Set up a new Dynamic DNS...
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... WiFi Router Set up a VPN connection A virtual private network (VPN) lets you use the Internet to securely access your network when you install the OpenVPN software. This type of VPN access is admin. Specify VPN Service in the Router You must specify the VPN service settings in to your home network. To specify the VPN service: 1. The user name is called a domain name). Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service. Select the Enable VPN Service check box. To use that IP address to connect to the router and enable VPN, and you must log...
... WiFi Router Set up a VPN connection A virtual private network (VPN) lets you use the Internet to securely access your network when you install the OpenVPN software. This type of VPN access is admin. Specify VPN Service in the Router You must specify the VPN service settings in to your home network. To specify the VPN service: 1. The user name is called a domain name). Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service. Select the Enable VPN Service check box. To use that IP address to connect to the router and enable VPN, and you must log...
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.../support. For recovery instructions, or help with the LEDs By default, the router uses standard LED settings. Troubleshooting 164 User Manual Nighthawk AX12 12-Steam AX6000 WiFi Router Some Internet service providers require you to use the LEDs on the front panel of the router for troubleshooting. When power is off . LEDs never turn off the WiFi radio). Power LED is first applied, verify that a hardware problem exists. After about 10 seconds and then turn on power to the router, verify that NETGEAR supplied...
.../support. For recovery instructions, or help with the LEDs By default, the router uses standard LED settings. Troubleshooting 164 User Manual Nighthawk AX12 12-Steam AX6000 WiFi Router Some Internet service providers require you to use the LEDs on the front panel of the router for troubleshooting. When power is off . LEDs never turn off the WiFi radio). Power LED is first applied, verify that a hardware problem exists. After about 10 seconds and then turn on power to the router, verify that NETGEAR supplied...
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... needed. Troubleshooting 168 User Manual Nighthawk AX12 12-Steam AX6000 WiFi Router If your computer obtains its information from the Internet, it might be for the following : • When entering configuration settings, always click the Apply button before moving to block Internet access when the traffic limit is enabled, and the limit was reached. Typically, your ISP provides the addresses of one or two DNS servers for...
... needed. Troubleshooting 168 User Manual Nighthawk AX12 12-Steam AX6000 WiFi Router If your computer obtains its information from the Internet, it might be for the following : • When entering configuration settings, always click the Apply button before moving to block Internet access when the traffic limit is enabled, and the limit was reached. Typically, your ISP provides the addresses of one or two DNS servers for...
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...time SNMP Wireless SSID name Security Default setting www.routerlogin.com or www.routerlogin.net admin password Use default hardware address 1500 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0 Enabled 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254 Pacific time 192.168.1.2 192.168.1.254 Disabled Disabled See router label WPA2-PSK (AES) Supplemental Information 173 User Manual Table 3. Factory default settings Feature Router login User login URL User name (case-sensitive) Login password (case-sensitive) Internet connection WAN MAC address WAN MTU size Local network (LAN) LAN IP Subnet mask DHCP server DHCP range Time zone DHCP...
...time SNMP Wireless SSID name Security Default setting www.routerlogin.com or www.routerlogin.net admin password Use default hardware address 1500 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0 Enabled 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254 Pacific time 192.168.1.2 192.168.1.254 Disabled Disabled See router label WPA2-PSK (AES) Supplemental Information 173 User Manual Table 3. Factory default settings Feature Router login User login URL User name (case-sensitive) Login password (case-sensitive) Internet connection WAN MAC address WAN MTU size Local network (LAN) LAN IP Subnet mask DHCP server DHCP range Time zone DHCP...
