Owner's Manual
Table Of Contents
- User Manual
- Contents
- 1. Overview
- 2. Connect to the Network and Access the Router
- 3. Specify Your Internet Settings
- Use the Internet Setup Wizard
- Manually set up the Internet connection
- Specify IPv6 Internet connections
- Requirements for entering IPv6 addresses
- Use auto detect for an IPv6 Internet connection
- Set up an IPv6 6to4 tunnel Internet connection
- Set up an IPv6 pass-through Internet connection
- Set up an IPv6 fixed Internet connection
- Set up an IPv6 DHCP Internet connection
- Set up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet connection
- Use auto config for an IPv6 Internet connection
- Set up an IPv6 6rd Internet connection
- Manage the MTU size
- 4. Control Access to the Internet
- 5. Optimize Performance
- 6. Manage Network Settings
- View or change the WAN settings
- Set up a default DMZ server
- Change the Router’s Device Name
- Change the LAN TCP/IP settings
- Specify the IP addresses that the router assigns
- Disable the DHCP server feature in the router
- Manage reserved LAN IP addresses
- Use the WPS wizard for WiFi connections
- Change the WiFi password or the WiFi security
- Set up the router as a WiFi access point
- Set up a bridge for a port group or VLAN tag group
- Manage custom static routes
- Enable or disable implicit beamforming
- 7. Manage Your Router
- Update the router and satellite firmware
- Change the admin password
- Enable admin password reset
- Reset the admin password
- View information about the router and the Internet and WiFi settings
- Display the statistics of the Internet port
- Check the Internet connection status
- View and manage logs of router activity
- View devices currently on the network
- Monitor Internet traffic
- Manage the router configuration file
- Remote access
- Remotely access your router using the Nighthawk app
- Return the router or satellite to its factory default settings
- 8. Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
- 9. Use VPN to Access Your Network
- 10. Troubleshooting
- 11. Supplemental Information
- Quick Start Guide
Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat port
triggering......................................................................................100
Chapter 9 Use VPN to Access Your Network
Set up a VPN connection.................................................................103
Specify VPN Service in the Router..................................................103
Install OpenVPN Software...............................................................104
Install OpenVPN Software on Your Windows Computer.......104
Install OpenVPN Software on Your Mac Computer................107
Install OpenVPN Software on an iOS Device...........................108
Install OpenVPN Software on an Android Device...................108
Use a VPN Tunnel on Your Windows Computer..........................109
Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home......................111
Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router.....................111
Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router.......................112
Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home..113
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting
Quick Tips..........................................................................................115
Sequence to Restart Your Network...........................................115
WiFi Settings.................................................................................115
Network Settings..........................................................................115
The Router and Satellite Do Not Sync...........................................115
Cannot Log In to the Router............................................................116
Cannot Access the Internet.............................................................117
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing.....................................................118
Troubleshoot PPPoE........................................................................118
Troubleshoot WiFi Connectivity.....................................................119
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility......................120
Test the LAN Path to Your Router..............................................120
Test the Path From Your Computer to a Remote Device.......121
Chapter 11 Supplemental Information
Factory Settings................................................................................124
Factory Settings for Router Model MR60..................................124
Factory Settings for Satellite Model MS60...............................125
Technical Specifications..................................................................127
Technical Specifications for Router Model MR60....................127
Technical Specifications for Satellite Model MS60..................129
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Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System