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Armor blocks online threats like hackers and phishing attempts on your Nighthawk app to verify that NETGEAR Armor is activated. Run a speed test, pause the Internet, see all the connected devices, and more with NETGEAR Armor cybersecurity. Your Nighthawk comes with the app Check out everything you can do on the Nighthawk app! Quick Start 1 Download the Nighthawk app to install your router On your mobile phone, download the Nighthawk app and follow the setup instructions. 2 Secure your devices with NETGEAR Armor™ Tap the Security icon in your devices. 3 Do more .
Armor blocks online threats like hackers and phishing attempts on your Nighthawk app to verify that NETGEAR Armor is activated. Run a speed test, pause the Internet, see all the connected devices, and more with NETGEAR Armor cybersecurity. Your Nighthawk comes with the app Check out everything you can do on the Nighthawk app! Quick Start 1 Download the Nighthawk app to install your router On your mobile phone, download the Nighthawk app and follow the setup instructions. 2 Secure your devices with NETGEAR Armor™ Tap the Security icon in your devices. 3 Do more .
Installation Guide
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...return the device to your place of NETGEAR, Inc. Visit http://www.routerlogin.net to get your modem. Any non‑NETGEAR trademarks are agreeing to install your modem and router and disconnect them. For NETGEAR's Privacy Policy, visit https://www.netgear.com/about /terms-and-conditions. Internet... the Nighthawk app, manually install it using this document in Canada, you can also check out our NETGEAR Community for reference purposes only. By using the router web interface. Ethernet Ports 1-4 LEDs 6 - USB LED Troubleshooting If you're having problems with the Nighthawk app ...
...return the device to your place of NETGEAR, Inc. Visit http://www.routerlogin.net to get your modem. Any non‑NETGEAR trademarks are agreeing to install your modem and router and disconnect them. For NETGEAR's Privacy Policy, visit https://www.netgear.com/about /terms-and-conditions. Internet... the Nighthawk app, manually install it using this document in Canada, you can also check out our NETGEAR Community for reference purposes only. By using the router web interface. Ethernet Ports 1-4 LEDs 6 - USB LED Troubleshooting If you're having problems with the Nighthawk app ...
Product Data Sheet
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...options on your NETGEAR WiFi network with 20 or more wired devices for small to medium homes, up and monitor your devices. Data Sheet | RAX15 4-Stream AX1800 WiFi 6 Router Performance & Use • AX1800-1.5x better performance than an AC router, up to place your router. PAGE 1 of... fast wireless speeds‡ • More WiFi for more devices-OFDMA§ allows efficient data transmission at netgear.com/armor Overview The NETGEAR® 4-Stream AX1800 WiFi 6 Router, built with earlier WiFi generation devices • Nighthawk® App-Easily set for your home††...
...options on your NETGEAR WiFi network with 20 or more wired devices for small to medium homes, up and monitor your devices. Data Sheet | RAX15 4-Stream AX1800 WiFi 6 Router Performance & Use • AX1800-1.5x better performance than an AC router, up to place your router. PAGE 1 of... fast wireless speeds‡ • More WiFi for more devices-OFDMA§ allows efficient data transmission at netgear.com/armor Overview The NETGEAR® 4-Stream AX1800 WiFi 6 Router, built with earlier WiFi generation devices • Nighthawk® App-Easily set for your home††...
Product Data Sheet
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...and your stored media PAGE 2 of 7 Stream 4K UHD content to do it . If it's secure and shared storage access you want NETGEAR has easy ways to more WiFi devices MORE WIFI FOR MORE DEVICES-OFDMA§ allows efficient data transmission at the same time with 4-Stream... 3.0 PORT -Up to more devices at the same time. BETTER RANGE-Wireless coverage for small to your friends. Data Sheet | RAX15 4-Stream AX1800 WiFi 6 Router Speed Speed makes HD video better. OFDMA technology provides faster WiFi download & upload speeds by transmitting to multiple devices at the same...
...and your stored media PAGE 2 of 7 Stream 4K UHD content to do it . If it's secure and shared storage access you want NETGEAR has easy ways to more WiFi devices MORE WIFI FOR MORE DEVICES-OFDMA§ allows efficient data transmission at the same time with 4-Stream... 3.0 PORT -Up to more devices at the same time. BETTER RANGE-Wireless coverage for small to your friends. Data Sheet | RAX15 4-Stream AX1800 WiFi 6 Router Speed Speed makes HD video better. OFDMA technology provides faster WiFi download & upload speeds by transmitting to multiple devices at the same...
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... to make sure you stay that way! Whether it's preventing phishing & spyware, NETGEAR has you can connect quickly & make sure installation and management is safe while online. NETGEAR ARMOR™-Cybersecurity for iPad®, tablets, smartphones & computers NIGHTHAWK® APP...securely access your privacy & family is simple & easy, so you covered. Data Sheet | RAX15 4-Stream AX1800 WiFi 6 Router Ease Of Use Start enjoying your home††. NETGEAR wants to the router PAGE 3 of 7 EASY INSTALL-Easy setup for your new device faster than ever.
... to make sure you stay that way! Whether it's preventing phishing & spyware, NETGEAR has you can connect quickly & make sure installation and management is safe while online. NETGEAR ARMOR™-Cybersecurity for iPad®, tablets, smartphones & computers NIGHTHAWK® APP...securely access your privacy & family is simple & easy, so you covered. Data Sheet | RAX15 4-Stream AX1800 WiFi 6 Router Ease Of Use Start enjoying your home††. NETGEAR wants to the router PAGE 3 of 7 EASY INSTALL-Easy setup for your new device faster than ever.
Product Data Sheet
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...stronger WiFi coverage indoors and outdoors for maximized range and reliable coverage. High-performance antennas, pre-optimized for best peformance, on the router amplify WiFi signals for all devices with the uninterrupted 4K streaming, gaming, and the smart home experience. You'll get some ..., this new standard of 7 Speed Get ultra-fast wireless speeds with more connections for all your devices. Data Sheet | RAX15 4-Stream AX1800 WiFi 6 Router 4K 4K WiFi 6-Ready for Today and Tomorrow's Smart Home Delivering four times better performance than one gigabit per second or more...
...stronger WiFi coverage indoors and outdoors for maximized range and reliable coverage. High-performance antennas, pre-optimized for best peformance, on the router amplify WiFi signals for all devices with the uninterrupted 4K streaming, gaming, and the smart home experience. You'll get some ..., this new standard of 7 Speed Get ultra-fast wireless speeds with more connections for all your devices. Data Sheet | RAX15 4-Stream AX1800 WiFi 6 Router 4K 4K WiFi 6-Ready for Today and Tomorrow's Smart Home Delivering four times better performance than one gigabit per second or more...
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... BITDEFENDER TOTAL SECURITY 2020-Protects all connected devices at nighthawk-app.com NETGEAR Armor™ NETGEAR Armor empowers you to the router network and the app will walk you 're on Your NETGEAR Router netgear.com/armor ANTIVIRUS & RANSOMWARE PROTECTION- Data Sheet | RAX15 4-Stream AX1800 WiFi 6 Router Nighthawk® App The Nighthawk® App makes it easy to...
... BITDEFENDER TOTAL SECURITY 2020-Protects all connected devices at nighthawk-app.com NETGEAR Armor™ NETGEAR Armor empowers you to the router network and the app will walk you 're on Your NETGEAR Router netgear.com/armor ANTIVIRUS & RANSOMWARE PROTECTION- Data Sheet | RAX15 4-Stream AX1800 WiFi 6 Router Nighthawk® App The Nighthawk® App makes it easy to...
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NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, NETGEAR Armor and Nighthawk are trademarks of Apple Inc. Actual data throughput and wireless coverage will vary and may be lowered by network and environmental conditions, including network traffic volume and building construction. Data Sheet | RAX15 4-Stream AX1800 WiFi 6 Router Package Contents • 4-Stream AX1800 WiFi 6 Router (RAX15) • Ethernet cable • Quick start...
NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, NETGEAR Armor and Nighthawk are trademarks of Apple Inc. Actual data throughput and wireless coverage will vary and may be lowered by network and environmental conditions, including network traffic volume and building construction. Data Sheet | RAX15 4-Stream AX1800 WiFi 6 Router Package Contents • 4-Stream AX1800 WiFi 6 Router (RAX15) • Ethernet cable • Quick start...
User Manual
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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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... register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. AX1800 WiFi 6 Router Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. 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...
... register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. AX1800 WiFi 6 Router Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. 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...
User Manual
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... panel LEDs and buttons 10 Rear panel and side panel 12 Router label 13 Position your router 13 Wall-Mount Your Router 14 Cable your router 15 Chapter 2 Connect to Network and Access the Router Connect to the network 17 Connect to the network using a wired connection 17 Find and connect to ... network 17 WiFi connection using WPS 17 Types of logins 18 Use a web browser to access the router 18 Automatic Internet Setup 18 Log in to the router 20 Install and manage your router with the Nighthawk app 20 Change the language 21 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet...
... panel LEDs and buttons 10 Rear panel and side panel 12 Router label 13 Position your router 13 Wall-Mount Your Router 14 Cable your router 15 Chapter 2 Connect to Network and Access the Router Connect to the network 17 Connect to the network using a wired connection 17 Find and connect to ... network 17 WiFi connection using WPS 17 Types of logins 18 Use a web browser to access the router 18 Automatic Internet Setup 18 Log in to the router 20 Install and manage your router with the Nighthawk app 20 Change the language 21 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet...
User Manual
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AX1800 WiFi 6 Router Manage the MTU size 38 MTU concepts 38 Change the MTU size 39 Chapter 4 Control Access to ... Name 54 Change the LAN TCP/IP settings 54 Specify the IP addresses that the router assigns 56 Disable the DHCP server feature in the router 57 Manage reserved LAN IP addresses 58 Reserve an IP address 58 Edit a reserved IP address 59 Delete a...a guest WiFi network 65 Enable or disable the WiFi radios 68 Set up a WiFi schedule 68 Specify WPS settings 69 Set up the router as a WiFi access point 70 Set up a bridge for a port group or VLAN tag group 71 Set up a bridge for a...
AX1800 WiFi 6 Router Manage the MTU size 38 MTU concepts 38 Change the MTU size 39 Chapter 4 Control Access to ... Name 54 Change the LAN TCP/IP settings 54 Specify the IP addresses that the router assigns 56 Disable the DHCP server feature in the router 57 Manage reserved LAN IP addresses 58 Reserve an IP address 58 Edit a reserved IP address 59 Delete a...a guest WiFi network 65 Enable or disable the WiFi radios 68 Set up a WiFi schedule 68 Specify WPS settings 69 Set up the router as a WiFi access point 70 Set up a bridge for a port group or VLAN tag group 71 Set up a bridge for a...
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...Fi Multimedia Quality of Service 84 Enable or 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 ... Remote access 100 Set up remote management 100 Use remote access 101 Remotely access your router using the Nighthawk app 101 Turn off the router LEDs 102 Set your time zone 102 Return the router to its factory default settings 103 Use the Reset button 103 Erase the settings 104...
...Fi Multimedia Quality of Service 84 Enable or 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 ... Remote access 100 Set up remote management 100 Use remote access 101 Remotely access your router using the Nighthawk app 101 Turn off the router LEDs 102 Set your time zone 102 Return the router to its factory default settings 103 Use the Reset button 103 Erase the settings 104...
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... devices through the Internet 119 Chapter 10 Use VPN to Access Your Network Set up a VPN connection 121 Specify VPN Service in the Router 121 Install OpenVPN Software 122 Install OpenVPN Software on Your Windows Computer.......122 Install OpenVPN Software on Your Mac Computer 125 Install OpenVPN Software ... Media............129 Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home 129 Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router 130 Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router 130 Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home..131 Chapter 11 Manage Port Forwarding and Port ...
... devices through the Internet 119 Chapter 10 Use VPN to Access Your Network Set up a VPN connection 121 Specify VPN Service in the Router 121 Install OpenVPN Software 122 Install OpenVPN Software on Your Windows Computer.......122 Install OpenVPN Software on Your Mac Computer 125 Install OpenVPN Software ... Media............129 Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home 129 Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router 130 Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router 130 Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home..131 Chapter 11 Manage Port Forwarding and Port ...
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...and Ethernet cable connections...143 Check the WiFi settings 143 Check the network settings 143 Troubleshoot with the LEDs 144 Standard LED behavior when the router is powered on........144 Power LED is off 144 Power LED stays amber or the other LEDs don't turn on.......144 Internet or Ethernet... LAN port LEDs are off 145 WiFi LED is off 145 You cannot log in to the router 145 You cannot access the Internet 146 Troubleshoot Internet browsing 148 Changes are not saved 149 Troubleshoot WiFi connectivity 149 Troubleshoot your network using the...
...and Ethernet cable connections...143 Check the WiFi settings 143 Check the network settings 143 Troubleshoot with the LEDs 144 Standard LED behavior when the router is powered on........144 Power LED is off 144 Power LED stays amber or the other LEDs don't turn on.......144 Internet or Ethernet... LAN port LEDs are off 145 WiFi LED is off 145 You cannot log in to the router 145 You cannot access the Internet 146 Troubleshoot Internet browsing 148 Changes are not saved 149 Troubleshoot WiFi connectivity 149 Troubleshoot your network using the...
User Manual
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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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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. Figure 1. Package contents Hardware Setup 9 User Manual
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...amber. The WPS LED blinks white during the WPS process and then lights solid white when the WPS-enabled device connects to the router. Top view Table 1. The router is ready. • Solid amber. Hardware Setup 10 User Manual Power is upgrading, or the Reset button was pressed. •...descriptions LED and Button Power LED WPS LED Description • Solid white. The router is not ready, firmware is not supplied to your router's WiFi network without typing the WiFi password. AX1800 WiFi 6 Router Front panel LEDs and buttons The status LEDs and two buttons are located on the...
...amber. The WPS LED blinks white during the WPS process and then lights solid white when the WPS-enabled device connects to the router. Top view Table 1. The router is ready. • Solid amber. Hardware Setup 10 User Manual Power is upgrading, or the Reset button was pressed. •...descriptions LED and Button Power LED WPS LED Description • Solid white. The router is not ready, firmware is not supplied to your router's WiFi network without typing the WiFi password. AX1800 WiFi 6 Router Front panel LEDs and buttons The status LEDs and two buttons are located on the...
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...amber for 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps Ethernet connections. • Solid white. The port is connected between the router and the modem. The router detected a 1 Gbps link with a powered-on . You can connect to the router. Hardware Setup 11 User Manual No Ethernet cable is sending or receiving traffic at 1 Gbps. • ...) LED and Button Internet LED Description • Solid white. The WiFi radios are turned off and you cannot use WiFi to connect to the router's WiFi network. • Off. The port is sending or receiving traffic. • Solid amber. AX1800 WiFi...
...amber for 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps Ethernet connections. • Solid white. The port is connected between the router and the modem. The router detected a 1 Gbps link with a powered-on . You can connect to the router. Hardware Setup 11 User Manual No Ethernet cable is sending or receiving traffic at 1 Gbps. • ...) LED and Button Internet LED Description • Solid white. The WiFi radios are turned off and you cannot use WiFi to connect to the router's WiFi network. • Off. The port is sending or receiving traffic. • Solid amber. AX1800 WiFi...
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... LAN devices. 4. Four Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports. Ethernet ports. Reset button. Pressing the Reset button resets the router. Use these ports to connect the router to an Internet modem such as a cable modem or DLS modem. 3. DC power connector. Hardware Setup 12 User Manual If the ...Reset button is pressed for at least 10 seconds and then released, the router returns to the DC power connector. 5. Connect the power adapter that came in the product package to its factory settings. 2. USB 3.0 port. ...
... LAN devices. 4. Four Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports. Ethernet ports. Reset button. Pressing the Reset button resets the router. Use these ports to connect the router to an Internet modem such as a cable modem or DLS modem. 3. DC power connector. Hardware Setup 12 User Manual If the ...Reset button is pressed for at least 10 seconds and then released, the router returns to the DC power connector. 5. Connect the power adapter that came in the product package to its factory settings. 2. USB 3.0 port. ...