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...off your modem and router and disconnect them. NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for helpful advice at community.netgear.com. Any non‑NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Internet LED 44 - Reconnect your ... If you're still unable to your place of purchase within your router using the Nighthawk app, manually install it using this document in Canadian French at https://www.netgear.com/about /privacy-policy. Regulatory and Legal Si ce produit est vendu au Canada, vous pouvez ...
...off your modem and router and disconnect them. NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for helpful advice at community.netgear.com. Any non‑NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Internet LED 44 - Reconnect your ... If you're still unable to your place of purchase within your router using the Nighthawk app, manually install it using this document in Canadian French at https://www.netgear.com/about /privacy-policy. Regulatory and Legal Si ce produit est vendu au Canada, vous pouvez ...
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User Manual AX1800 WiFi 6 Router Model RAX15 November 2019 202-12029-01 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA
User Manual AX1800 WiFi 6 Router Model RAX15 November 2019 202-12029-01 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA
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... help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. We recommend that you for reference purposes only. 2 Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this NETGEAR product. Compliance and Conformity For regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of NETGEAR, Inc. AX1800 WiFi 6 Router Support Thank you...
... help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. We recommend that you for reference purposes only. 2 Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this NETGEAR product. Compliance and Conformity For regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of NETGEAR, Inc. AX1800 WiFi 6 Router Support Thank you...
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... Install and manage your router with the Nighthawk app 20 Change the language 21 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard 23 Manually set up the Internet connection 23 Specify an Internet connection without a login 23 Specify an Internet connection that uses a login 25 Specify IPv6 Internet connections...
... Install and manage your router with the Nighthawk app 20 Change the language 21 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard 23 Manually set up the Internet connection 23 Specify an Internet connection without a login 23 Specify an Internet connection that uses a login 25 Specify IPv6 Internet connections...
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...Performance Use Dynamic QoS to optimize Internet traffic management........81 Enable Dynamic QoS 81 Enable or disable the automatic QoS database update...........82 Manually update the dynamic QoS database 82 Improve network connections with Universal Plug and Play........83 Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service 84 Enable...disable AX WiFi 85 Chapter 7 Manage Your Router Update the router firmware 88 Check for new firmware and update the router 88 Manually upload firmware to the router 89 Change the admin password 90 Enable admin password recovery 90 Recover the admin password 91 View ...
...Performance Use Dynamic QoS to optimize Internet traffic management........81 Enable Dynamic QoS 81 Enable or disable the automatic QoS database update...........82 Manually update the dynamic QoS database 82 Improve network connections with Universal Plug and Play........83 Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service 84 Enable...disable AX WiFi 85 Chapter 7 Manage Your Router Update the router firmware 88 Check for new firmware and update the router 88 Manually upload firmware to the router 89 Change the admin password 90 Enable admin password recovery 90 Recover the admin password 91 View ...
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1 Hardware Setup This chapter contains the following sections: • Unpack your router • Front panel LEDs and buttons • Rear panel and side panel • Router label • Position your router • Wall-Mount Your Router • Cable your router For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at netgear.com/support. 8
1 Hardware Setup This chapter contains the following sections: • Unpack your router • Front panel LEDs and buttons • Rear panel and side panel • Router label • Position your router • Wall-Mount Your Router • Cable your router For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at netgear.com/support. 8
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Figure 1. Package contents Hardware Setup 9 User Manual AX1800 WiFi 6 Router Unpack your router Your package contains the router, the power adapter, and an Ethernet cable.
Figure 1. Package contents Hardware Setup 9 User Manual AX1800 WiFi 6 Router Unpack your router Your package contains the router, the power adapter, and an Ethernet cable.
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Figure 2. The router is not ready, firmware is starting. • Blinking amber. Hardware Setup 10 User Manual Top view Table 1. The router is upgrading, or the Reset button was pressed. • Off. Pressing the WPS button lets your WPS-enabled device join ...
Figure 2. The router is not ready, firmware is starting. • Blinking amber. Hardware Setup 10 User Manual Top view Table 1. The router is upgrading, or the Reset button was pressed. • Off. Pressing the WPS button lets your WPS-enabled device join ...
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WiFi LED • Solid white. Hardware Setup 11 User Manual The Internet connection is sending or receiving traffic at 1 Gbps. • Off. The WiFi radios are on device. • Blinking white. The port is ready. ...
WiFi LED • Solid white. Hardware Setup 11 User Manual The Internet connection is sending or receiving traffic at 1 Gbps. • Off. The WiFi radios are on device. • Blinking white. The port is ready. ...
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... connect USB storage devices to LAN devices. 4. Connect the power adapter that came in the product package to its factory settings. 2. Hardware Setup 12 User Manual Reset button. Pressing the Reset button resets the router. USB 3.0 port. If the Reset button is pressed for at least 10 seconds and then released...
... connect USB storage devices to LAN devices. 4. Connect the power adapter that came in the product package to its factory settings. 2. Hardware Setup 12 User Manual Reset button. Pressing the Reset button resets the router. USB 3.0 port. If the Reset button is pressed for at least 10 seconds and then released...
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... Position your router The router lets you access your network anywhere within reach of a cordless phone - 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz cordless phones Hardware Setup 13 User Manual
... Position your router The router lets you access your network anywhere within reach of a cordless phone - 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz cordless phones Hardware Setup 13 User Manual
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... your router using M3 x 20 mm screws. Note: We recommend using the wall-mounting holes on the bottom of the router Hardware Setup 14 User Manual Mirrors - Fish tanks - Concrete The following factors might affect your router. Figure 5. Bottom of your router's signal. WiFi access points are routers, repeaters, WiFi range...
... your router using M3 x 20 mm screws. Note: We recommend using the wall-mounting holes on the bottom of the router Hardware Setup 14 User Manual Mirrors - Fish tanks - Concrete The following factors might affect your router. Figure 5. Bottom of your router's signal. WiFi access points are routers, repeaters, WiFi range...
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... holes with the screws and mount your router: 1. Cable your router To cable your router. Connect the power adapter to a modem. Hardware Setup 15 User Manual Figure 6. Use the Ethernet cable to connect the modem to the yellow Internet port on your router and connect it uses one, and then plug...
... holes with the screws and mount your router: 1. Cable your router To cable your router. Connect the power adapter to a modem. Hardware Setup 15 User Manual Figure 6. Use the Ethernet cable to connect the modem to the yellow Internet port on your router and connect it uses one, and then plug...
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... lit). 2. On your WPS-enabled device. 3. The WiFi network name is on the router. Your device connects to Network and Access 17 the Router User Manual AX1800 WiFi 6 Router Connect to the network You can connect your computer to the router using an Ethernet cable and join the router's local area...
... lit). 2. On your WPS-enabled device. 3. The WiFi network name is on the router. Your device connects to Network and Access 17 the Router User Manual AX1800 WiFi 6 Router Connect to the network You can connect your computer to the router using an Ethernet cable and join the router's local area...
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...service. Types of logins Separate types of logins are using the settings described here. Several types of logins serve different purposes. The free NETGEAR account that you need to your subscriptions. AX1800 WiFi 6 Router 4. Your router is preset with the router: • ISP login... information, contact your Internet service. Automatic Internet Setup You can set up your router manually. Within two minutes, on the router label. • NETGEAR account login. If you do not own a NETGEAR account, you can use when. Connect to the WiFi network. Your ISP gave you...
...service. Types of logins Separate types of logins are using the settings described here. Several types of logins serve different purposes. The free NETGEAR account that you need to your subscriptions. AX1800 WiFi 6 Router 4. Your router is preset with the router: • ISP login... information, contact your Internet service. Automatic Internet Setup You can set up your router manually. Within two minutes, on the router label. • NETGEAR account login. If you do not own a NETGEAR account, you can use when. Connect to the WiFi network. Your ISP gave you...
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... an Internet application, your router automatically logs you in the address field for your router: 1. If the browser does not display the NETGEAR installation assistant, do the following information to access the Internet. AX1800 WiFi 6 Router When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider... on . 2. The router connects to Network and Access 19 the Router User Manual When your browser to the router with an Ethernet cable (wired) or over WiFi with a web browser. The NETGEAR installation assistant runs on your computer to set up your router: • The...
... an Internet application, your router automatically logs you in the address field for your router: 1. If the browser does not display the NETGEAR installation assistant, do the following information to access the Internet. AX1800 WiFi 6 Router When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider... on . 2. The router connects to Network and Access 19 the Router User Manual When your browser to the router with an Ethernet cable (wired) or over WiFi with a web browser. The NETGEAR installation assistant runs on your computer to set up your router: • The...
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AX1800 WiFi 6 Router • If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this manual use a browser to log in to the router network. 2. Make sure that you want to view or change it to obtain an IP address ...connected to the router web interface. The user name and password are using the correct configuration information. The BASIC Home page displays. Review your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. If problems persist, register your settings. Note: You can use http://www.routerlogin.net. The procedures in this setting is uncommon...
AX1800 WiFi 6 Router • If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this manual use a browser to log in to the router network. 2. Make sure that you want to view or change it to obtain an IP address ...connected to the router web interface. The user name and password are using the correct configuration information. The BASIC Home page displays. Review your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. If problems persist, register your settings. Note: You can use http://www.routerlogin.net. The procedures in this setting is uncommon...
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... password are on your router and connect to the router network. 2. When prompted, click the OK button to Network and Access 21 the Router User Manual Connect to confirm this change the language: 1. Change the language By default, the language that is admin. To download the app, visit Nighthawk-app.com...
... password are on your router and connect to the router network. 2. When prompted, click the OK button to Network and Access 21 the Router User Manual Connect to confirm this change the language: 1. Change the language By default, the language that is admin. To download the app, visit Nighthawk-app.com...
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You can also customize and manually specify your router to allow your Internet settings. 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Usually, the quickest way to set up the router to use your Internet connection is to detect the Internet connection automatically when you first access the router web interface. This chapter contains the following sections: • Use the Internet Setup Wizard • Manually set up the Internet connection • Specify IPv6 Internet connections • Manage the MTU size 22
You can also customize and manually specify your router to allow your Internet settings. 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Usually, the quickest way to set up the router to use your Internet connection is to detect the Internet connection automatically when you first access the router web interface. This chapter contains the following sections: • Use the Internet Setup Wizard • Manually set up the Internet connection • Specify IPv6 Internet connections • Manage the MTU size 22
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... to detect your Internet settings and automatically set it up your router. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Specify Your Internet Settings 23 User Manual The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is admin. The Setup Wizard is ... on page 23). 6. The user name and password are taken to set up . Select the Yes radio button. Click the Next button. Manually set up the Internet connection You can use the Setup Wizard: 1. Specify an Internet connection without a login To specify the Internet connection settings:...
... to detect your Internet settings and automatically set it up your router. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Specify Your Internet Settings 23 User Manual The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is admin. The Setup Wizard is ... on page 23). 6. The user name and password are taken to set up . Select the Yes radio button. Click the Next button. Manually set up the Internet connection You can use the Setup Wizard: 1. Specify an Internet connection without a login To specify the Internet connection settings:...