Owner's Manual
Table Of Contents
- User Manual
- Contents
- 1. Hardware Setup
- 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. 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
- Specify basic WiFi settings
- Change the WiFi mode
- Change the WiFi password or the WiFi security
- Set up a guest WiFi network
- Enable or disable the WiFi radios
- Set up a WiFi schedule
- Specify WPS settings
- 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
- Enable or disable MU-MIMO
- Enable or disable AX WiFi
- Enable bridge mode
- 6. Optimize Performance
- 7. Manage Your Router
- Update the router firmware
- Change the admin password
- Enable admin password recovery
- Recover 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
- Connect to your router with Anywhere Access
- Turn off the router LEDs
- Set your time zone
- Specify ReadyDLNA media server settings
- Return the router to its factory default settings
- 8. Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router
- USB device requirements
- Connect a USB storage device to the router
- Access a storage device connected to the router from a Windows-based computer
- Map a USB device to a Windows network drive
- Access a storage device that is connected to the router from a Mac
- Enable FTP access within your network
- View network folders on a storage device
- Add a network folder on a USB storage device
- Edit a network folder on a USB storage device
- Safely remove a USB storage device
- 9. Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet
- 10. Use VPN to Access Your Network
- 11. Manage port forwarding and port triggering
- 12. Troubleshooting
- 13. Supplemental Information
- Quick Start
- Data Sheet
Data Sheet | RAX30
Nighthawk
®
AX 5-Stream WiFi 6 Router
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Package Contents
• NETGEAR
®
Nighthawk
®
AX/5-stream
AX2400 WiFi 6 Router (RAX30)
• Ethernet cable
• Quick start guide
• Power adapter
Physical Specifications
• Dimensions: 7.97 x 9.32 x 6.23 in
(202 x 237 x 158 mm)
• Weight: 1.03 lb (465 g)
Technical Specifications
• WiFi 6 (802.11ax) dual band WiFi (AX2400)
- 2.4G: 574Mbps, 40/20MHz
1024/256-QAM
- 5G: 1800Mbps, 80/40/20MHz
1024-QAM
- Backwards compatible with
802.11a/b/g/n/ac WiFi
• Five (5) 10/100/1000Mbps—(1 WAN &
4 LAN) Gigabit Ethernet ports
• One (1) 3.0 USB port
• 1024-QAM—25% data efficiency and
faster speeds than a 256-QAM router
• Powerful 1.5GHz triple-core processor
• Longer range with 3 high-performance
antennas
Key Features
• 2X better performance than an
AC router—WiFi with up to 2.4Gbps
†
for ultra-fast wireless speeds
†††
• Powerful processor—Triple-core processor
ensures smooth 4K UHD streaming &
gaming
• 4 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports—Connect
more wired devices for faster file transfer
and uninterrupted connections
• Nighthawk
®
App—Easily set up your router
and get more out of your WiFi. Includes
access from anywhere to manage your
network away from home
• WiFi 6 supports all current WiFi devices
and is backwards compatible with WiFi 5
and earlier generation devices
• NETGEAR Armor
™
—Advanced cyber
threat protection for your home network
and your connected devices
††
• Works with Amazon Alexa
®
& the Google
Assistant—Control your NETGEAR WiFi
network with simple voice commands
System Requirements
• Microsoft
®
Windows 7, 8, 10, Vista
®
, XP
®
,
2000, Mac OS
®
, UNIX
®
, or Linux
®
• Microsoft
®
Internet Explorer
®
11 or higher,
Microsoft Edge
®
, Google Chrome
®
55 or
higher, Firefox
®
45 or higher, Safari
®
10
or higher
Security
• Standards-based WiFi Security (802.11i,
128-bit AES encryption with PSK)
• Automatic firmware update delivers latest
security patches to the router
• VPN Support—Secure access to your home
network away from home
• Supports WPA3, the latest and cutting-
edge WiFi security protocol
• NETGEAR Armor
™
—Advanced cyber
threat protection for your home network
and your connected devices
††
Warranty
• www.netgear.com/warranty
• Extend your warranty & technical support
within 90 days of product purchase [US
only]. Visit: prosupport.netgear.com/home
Support
• 90-day complimentary technical support
following purchase from a NETGEAR
authorized reseller
• Join the NETGEAR Community Forum.
Visit http://community.netgear.com
NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.NETGEAR.com/support D-RAX30-2
This product comes with a limited warranty that is valid only if purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller.
*
90-day complimentary technical support following purchase from a NETGEAR authorized reseller.
†
Performance compared to IEEE
®
802.11ac wireless technology.
†††
Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE 802.11 specications. Actual data throughput and wireless coverage will vary and may be lowered by network, your country’s
regulation, and environmental conditions, including network trafc volume and building construction. NETGEAR makes no representations or warranties about this
product’s compatibility with AX standards. Up to 2400Mbps wireless speeds achieved when connecting to other 802.11ax 2400Mbps devices.
††
NETGEAR Armor requires a paid subscription after the initial 30-day free trial. (No credit card required for the trial). Visit netgear.com/armor.
§
Requires compatible AX clients with DL-OFDMA and UL-OFDMA support.
For indoor use only.
NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, NETGEAR Armor and Nighthawk are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Mac, Mac OS and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Inc. Google Play
and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC. Any other trademarks mentioned herein are for reference purposes only. ©2021 NETGEAR, Inc.