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Reconnect your router to install your router using the Nighthawk app, manually install it using this device, you used for helpful advice at community.netgear.com. You can use the device indoors. See the regulatory compliance document before , go to the dashboard and tap >..., and aircraft, except that operation of this document in Canada, you do not agree, return the device to NETGEAR's Terms and Conditions at https://www.netgear.com/support/download/.) For regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of purchase within your place of Conformity, visit https...
Reconnect your router to install your router using the Nighthawk app, manually install it using this device, you used for helpful advice at community.netgear.com. You can use the device indoors. See the regulatory compliance document before , go to the dashboard and tap >..., and aircraft, except that operation of this document in Canada, you do not agree, return the device to NETGEAR's Terms and Conditions at https://www.netgear.com/support/download/.) For regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of purchase within your place of Conformity, visit https...
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Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA User Manual Nighthawk AXE7300 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router Model RAXE290 August 2022 202-12615-01 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA User Manual Nighthawk AXE7300 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router Model RAXE290 August 2022 202-12615-01 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
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... Automatic Internet setup 23 Log in to the router 25 Change the language 25 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard 28 Manually set up the Internet connection 28 Specify an Internet connection without a login 28 Specify an Internet connection that uses a login 30 Get Multi-Gig Internet...
... Automatic Internet setup 23 Log in to the router 25 Change the language 25 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard 28 Manually set up the Internet connection 28 Specify an Internet connection without a login 28 Specify an Internet connection that uses a login 30 Get Multi-Gig Internet...
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Nighthawk AXE7300 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router Model RAXE290 Enable or disable implicit beamforming 83 Enable or disable MU-MIMO 84 Enable or disable PMF 84 Enable or disable WPA3 H2E 85 Chapter 6 Manage ... Chapter 7 Optimize Performance Use Dynamic QoS to optimize Internet traffic management......113 Enable Dynamic QoS 113 Enable or disable the automatic QoS database update.........114 Manually update the dynamic QoS database 115 Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service 115 Chapter 8 Manage Your Router Update the router firmware 118 Check for new...
Nighthawk AXE7300 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router Model RAXE290 Enable or disable implicit beamforming 83 Enable or disable MU-MIMO 84 Enable or disable PMF 84 Enable or disable WPA3 H2E 85 Chapter 6 Manage ... Chapter 7 Optimize Performance Use Dynamic QoS to optimize Internet traffic management......113 Enable Dynamic QoS 113 Enable or disable the automatic QoS database update.........114 Manually update the dynamic QoS database 115 Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service 115 Chapter 8 Manage Your Router Update the router firmware 118 Check for new...
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1 Hardware Setup This chapter contains the following sections: • Unpack your router • Top panel LEDs and buttons • Rear panel • Router label • Extend the antennas • Position your router • Connect your router to a modem • About the speed of your Internet connection • Wall-mount your router For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at netgear.com/support. 9
1 Hardware Setup This chapter contains the following sections: • Unpack your router • Top panel LEDs and buttons • Rear panel • Router label • Extend the antennas • Position your router • Connect your router to a modem • About the speed of your Internet connection • Wall-mount your router For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at netgear.com/support. 9
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Figure 1. Nighthawk AXE7300 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router Model RAXE290 Unpack your router Your package contains the router, the power adapter, and an Ethernet cable. Package contents Hardware Setup 10 User Manual
Figure 1. Nighthawk AXE7300 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router Model RAXE290 Unpack your router Your package contains the router, the power adapter, and an Ethernet cable. Package contents Hardware Setup 10 User Manual
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Top view Hardware Setup 11 User Manual Nighthawk AXE7300 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router Model RAXE290 Top panel LEDs and buttons The status LEDs and two buttons are located on the top panel of the router. Figure 2.
Top view Hardware Setup 11 User Manual Nighthawk AXE7300 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router Model RAXE290 Top panel LEDs and buttons The status LEDs and two buttons are located on the top panel of the router. Figure 2.
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...Solid Amber: An Ethernet cable is connected to this Ethernet port. Off: No device is booting. Nighthawk AXE7300 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router Model RAXE290 Table 1. Solid Amber: The router is connected to the Internet port but the Internet connection is sending or receiving WiFi traffic. Off: The... with a powered-on device. Solid amber: The router detected a 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps link with a powered-on device. Hardware Setup 12 User Manual Solid white: The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is ready. Blinking amber: The port is operating. LED descriptions LED and Button Power LED Internet LED 2.4 GHz...
...Solid Amber: An Ethernet cable is connected to this Ethernet port. Off: No device is booting. Nighthawk AXE7300 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router Model RAXE290 Table 1. Solid Amber: The router is connected to the Internet port but the Internet connection is sending or receiving WiFi traffic. Off: The... with a powered-on device. Solid amber: The router detected a 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps link with a powered-on device. Hardware Setup 12 User Manual Solid white: The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is ready. Blinking amber: The port is operating. LED descriptions LED and Button Power LED Internet LED 2.4 GHz...
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... connect to USB 3.0 port and is connected to your router's WiFi network without typing the WiFi password. Nighthawk AXE7300 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router Model RAXE290 Table 1. LED descriptions (Continued) LED and Button Description LAN port 5 LED for either the Multi-Gig Internet port or the 1G Internet port The LED... device is ready. Blinking white: A USB device is plugged in to USB 3.0 port and is active (the WPS button was pressed). Hardware Setup 13 User Manual
... connect to USB 3.0 port and is connected to your router's WiFi network without typing the WiFi password. Nighthawk AXE7300 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router Model RAXE290 Table 1. LED descriptions (Continued) LED and Button Description LAN port 5 LED for either the Multi-Gig Internet port or the 1G Internet port The LED... device is ready. Blinking white: A USB device is plugged in to USB 3.0 port and is active (the WPS button was pressed). Hardware Setup 13 User Manual
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Nighthawk AXE7300 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router Model RAXE290 Rear panel The following components: 1. For more information, see Factory settings on page 108. The router supports LAN port aggregation: You can use the 1G Internet port as a cable modem or DSL modem. Hardware Setup 14 User Manual Reset button: Pressing the Reset button...
Nighthawk AXE7300 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router Model RAXE290 Rear panel The following components: 1. For more information, see Factory settings on page 108. The router supports LAN port aggregation: You can use the 1G Internet port as a cable modem or DSL modem. Hardware Setup 14 User Manual Reset button: Pressing the Reset button...
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... higher rated Ethernet cable to the DC power connector. USB-C 3.0 port: Use the USB-C 3.0 port to connect a storage device to the router. 7. RAXE290 router label Hardware Setup 15 User Manual Power On/Off button: Press the Power On/Off button to provide power to your product package to connect a high-speed modem...
... higher rated Ethernet cable to the DC power connector. USB-C 3.0 port: Use the USB-C 3.0 port to connect a storage device to the router. 7. RAXE290 router label Hardware Setup 15 User Manual Power On/Off button: Press the Power On/Off button to provide power to your product package to connect a high-speed modem...
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... on the physical placement of a cordless phone - 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz cordless phones Hardware Setup 16 User Manual Computers - Ceiling fans - Home security systems - Base of your router. Nighthawk AXE7300 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router Model RAXE290 Extend the antennas Before you access your network anywhere within reach of an AC power outlet...
... on the physical placement of a cordless phone - 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz cordless phones Hardware Setup 16 User Manual Computers - Ceiling fans - Home security systems - Base of your router. Nighthawk AXE7300 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router Model RAXE290 Extend the antennas Before you access your network anywhere within reach of an AC power outlet...
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...; The thickness and number of walls the WiFi signal passes through can set up your existing modem. Router connected to a modem Hardware Setup 17 User Manual WiFi access points are routers, repeaters, WiFi range extenders, and any other devices that emit a WiFi signal for network access. Nighthawk AXE7300 Tri-Band WiFi...
...; The thickness and number of walls the WiFi signal passes through can set up your existing modem. Router connected to a modem Hardware Setup 17 User Manual WiFi access points are routers, repeaters, WiFi range extenders, and any other devices that emit a WiFi signal for network access. Nighthawk AXE7300 Tri-Band WiFi...
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About the speed of your Internet connection If your ISP offers Internet speeds up to your modem. Hardware Setup 18 User Manual Connect the power adapter to 2.5 Gbps. The router's Power LED lights solid white when the router is the most likely setup for your Internet connection....an Ethernet port on the modem to your router and plug the power adapter into a power outlet. 4. Nighthawk AXE7300 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router Model RAXE290 To connect your Internet connection can use for your modem, remove and reinsert the modem's backup battery if it on: 1. If you can function as...
About the speed of your Internet connection If your ISP offers Internet speeds up to your modem. Hardware Setup 18 User Manual Connect the power adapter to 2.5 Gbps. The router's Power LED lights solid white when the router is the most likely setup for your Internet connection....an Ethernet port on the modem to your router and plug the power adapter into a power outlet. 4. Nighthawk AXE7300 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router Model RAXE290 To connect your Internet connection can use for your modem, remove and reinsert the modem's backup battery if it on: 1. If you can function as...
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Bottom of the RAXE290 router To wall-mount your router. Note: We recommend using the wall-mounting holes on the bottom of each screw exposed. 4. Insert screws into the ... in the holes. 3. Insert wall anchors in the wall where you want to wall-mount your router. Nighthawk AXE7300 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router Model RAXE290 Wall-mount your router You can wall-mount your router using M3 x 20 mm screws. Align the router's wall-mounting holes with the screws and...
Bottom of the RAXE290 router To wall-mount your router. Note: We recommend using the wall-mounting holes on the bottom of each screw exposed. 4. Insert screws into the ... in the holes. 3. Insert wall anchors in the wall where you want to wall-mount your router. Nighthawk AXE7300 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router Model RAXE290 Wall-mount your router You can wall-mount your router using M3 x 20 mm screws. Align the router's wall-mounting holes with the screws and...
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... Protected Setup (WPS). Connect to the router using a wired connection You can connect your computer to the network and 21 access the router User Manual The router network key (password) is lit). 2. To connect your computer to the router using a wired, WiFi, or WPS connection. Your... router has a WPS button that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Nighthawk AXE7300 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router Model RAXE290 Connect to the router network You can connect to the router network using an Ethernet cable and join the router's local area network (LAN...
... Protected Setup (WPS). Connect to the router using a wired connection You can connect your computer to the network and 21 access the router User Manual The router network key (password) is lit). 2. To connect your computer to the router using a wired, WiFi, or WPS connection. Your... router has a WPS button that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Nighthawk AXE7300 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router Model RAXE290 Connect to the router network You can connect to the router network using an Ethernet cable and join the router's local area network (LAN...
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... key, WiFi passphrase, or WiFi password. Connect to the WiFi network. The free NETGEAR account that you to the WiFi network: 1. Install and manage your router with the...device connects to the network and 22 access the router User Manual It is available for your Internet service. Your ISP gave ... of logins serve different purposes. If you do not own a NETGEAR account, you cannot find this login information in to register your ...the router label. • NETGEAR account login. Types of logins Separate types of logins are associated with NETGEAR. If you can easily install...
... key, WiFi passphrase, or WiFi password. Connect to the WiFi network. The free NETGEAR account that you to the WiFi network: 1. Install and manage your router with the...device connects to the network and 22 access the router User Manual It is available for your Internet service. Your ISP gave ... of logins serve different purposes. If you do not own a NETGEAR account, you cannot find this login information in to register your ...the router label. • NETGEAR account login. Types of logins Separate types of logins are associated with NETGEAR. If you can easily install...
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...information and make sure that display in the network are connected to download the Nighthawk app. Nighthawk AXE7300 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router Model RAXE290 Note: Your router is rare) Connect to the Internet until you finish setting it up with an Ethernet cable), you access the router...router to set up your router: • The ISP configuration information for the Nighthawk app to your mobile device. 3. Wait for your router manually. Launch the Nighthawk app. 4. Automatic Internet setup You can set up your router automatically, or you need to use your cellular data or...
...information and make sure that display in the network are connected to download the Nighthawk app. Nighthawk AXE7300 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router Model RAXE290 Note: Your router is rare) Connect to the Internet until you finish setting it up with an Ethernet cable), you access the router...router to set up your router: • The ISP configuration information for the Nighthawk app to your mobile device. 3. Wait for your router manually. Launch the Nighthawk app. 4. Automatic Internet setup You can set up your router automatically, or you need to use your cellular data or...
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... depends on . 2. Nighthawk AXE7300 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router Model RAXE290 If you cannot locate this setting is connected to one of the LAN Ethernet ports or over WiFi with a web browser. The NETGEAR installation assistant runs on any device with the preset security settings listed on... • Browse to http://www.routerlogin.net. • If the computer is set to the network and 24 access the router User Manual The page that you start the installation process. 4. Contact your settings. Follow the onscreen instructions. When you selected the correct options and ...
... depends on . 2. Nighthawk AXE7300 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router Model RAXE290 If you cannot locate this setting is connected to one of the LAN Ethernet ports or over WiFi with a web browser. The NETGEAR installation assistant runs on any device with the preset security settings listed on... • Browse to http://www.routerlogin.net. • If the computer is set to the network and 24 access the router User Manual The page that you start the installation process. 4. Contact your settings. Follow the onscreen instructions. When you selected the correct options and ...
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...name is connected to the router network. 2. The BASIC Home page displays. Connect to your router and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Enter the router admin user name and password. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. The user name ... password. To log in to the router When you first connect to the network and 25 access the router User Manual A login window opens. 3. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that you log in .... that is admin. Nighthawk AXE7300 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router Model RAXE290 c. The procedures in this manual use a browser to log in .
...name is connected to the router network. 2. The BASIC Home page displays. Connect to your router and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Enter the router admin user name and password. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. The user name ... password. To log in to the router When you first connect to the network and 25 access the router User Manual A login window opens. 3. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that you log in .... that is admin. Nighthawk AXE7300 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router Model RAXE290 c. The procedures in this manual use a browser to log in .