User Manual

Set up the router in bridge mode..................................................107
Set up a bridge for a port group or VLAN tag group..................108
Set up a bridge for a port group...............................................109
Set up a bridge for a VLAN tag group......................................110
Manage custom static routes..........................................................111
Set up a static route.....................................................................112
Edit a static route.........................................................................113
Delete a static route....................................................................113
Enable or disable implicit beamforming.......................................114
Chapter 10 Manage Your Router
Update the router firmware............................................................116
Check for new firmware and update the router......................116
Manually upload firmware to the router...................................117
Change the admin password..........................................................118
Enable admin password recovery..................................................118
Recover the admin password.........................................................119
View information about the router and the Internet and WiFi
settings...............................................................................................120
Display the statistics of the Internet port.......................................121
Check the Internet connection status............................................122
View and manage logs of router activity.......................................123
View devices currently on the network..........................................124
Monitor Internet traffic.....................................................................124
Manage the router configuration file.............................................126
Back up the settings....................................................................126
Erase the settings.........................................................................126
Restore the settings.....................................................................127
Remote access..................................................................................128
Set up remote management......................................................128
Use remote access.......................................................................129
Remotely access your router using the Nighthawk app..............129
Disable LED blinking or turn off LEDs............................................130
Set your time zone............................................................................130
Return the router to its factory default settings............................131
Use the Reset button...................................................................131
Erase the settings.........................................................................132
Chapter 11 Use VPN to Access Your Network
Set Up a VPN Connection...............................................................134
Specify VPN Service in the Router..................................................134
Install OpenVPN Software...............................................................135
Install OpenVPN Software on Your Windows Computer.......135
Install OpenVPN Software on Your Mac Computer................138
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Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router