User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- 1. Hardware Setup
- 2. Connect to the Router’s Network and Automatically Set Up the Internet Connection
- 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 a fixed IPv6 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 tunnel connection
- Manage the MTU size
- 4. Control Access to the Internet
- Manage NETGEAR Armor
- Activate Armor using the Nighthawk app
- View or change your NETGEAR Armor settings using the Nighthawk app
- View or change your NETGEAR Armor settings from the Armor portal
- Sign in to NETGEAR Armor from the router web interface and start your subscription
- Access the NETGEAR Armor portal from the router web interface
- Disable or Reenable NETGEAR Armor from the router web interface
- Enable Circle with Disney
- Enable access control to allow or block access to the Internet
- Manage network access control lists
- Use keywords to block Internet sites
- Delete keywords from the blocked list
- Prevent blocking on a trusted computer
- Block services from the Internet
- Schedule when to block Internet sites and services
- Set up security event email notifications
- Manage NETGEAR Armor
- 5. Optimize Performance
- 6. Manage Network Settings
- View or change the WAN settings
- Set up a default DMZ server
- Change the LAN TCP/IP settings
- Change the router’s device name
- Specify the IP addresses that the router assigns
- Disable the DHCP server feature in the router
- Manage reserved LAN IP addresses
- Set up the router as a WiFi access point
- Set up the router in bridge mode
- Return the router to router mode
- Set up a bridge for a port group or VLAN tag group
- Manage custom static routes
- 7. Manage the WiFi Network Settings
- Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi connections
- Specify basic WiFi settings
- Change the WiFi password or the WiFi security
- Set up WPA/WPA2 enterprise WiFi security
- Set up WEP legacy WiFi security
- Change the WiFi Mbps settings
- Change the transmission power of the WiFi radios
- Set up a guest WiFi network
- Control the WiFi radios
- Set up a WiFi schedule
- Manage WPS settings
- Enable or disable implicit beamforming
- Enable or disable airtime fairness
- Enable or disable MU-MIMO
- Manage advanced WiFi settings
- 8. Manage Your Router
- Update the router firmware
- Change the admin password
- Enable admin password recovery
- Recover the admin password
- Manage the router configuration file
- 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, meter, and control Internet traffic
- Set your time zone
- Change the NTP server
- Disable LED blinking or turn off LEDs
- Return the router to its factory default settings
- 9. 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
- Back up Windows-based computers with ReadySHARE Vault
- 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
- Approve a USB storage device
- Remotely access a USB device using ReadyCLOUD
- Safely remove a USB storage device
- 10. Use VPN to Access Your Network
- Set up a VPN connection
- Manage Dynamic DNS for VPN connections
- Enable and configure OpenVPN on the router
- Install OpenVPN software
- Install the OpenVPN client utility and VPN configuration files on a Windows-based computer
- Install the OpenVPN client utility and VPN configuration files on a Mac
- Install the OpenVPN client utility and VPN configuration files on an iOS device
- Install the OpenVPN client utility and VPN configuration files on an Android device
- LAN requirements for VPN connections
- Use a VPN tunnel on a Windows-based computer
- Use VPN to access your Internet service at home
- 11. Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering Traffic Rules
- 12. Troubleshooting
- A. Supplemental Information
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Up to 289 Mbps. Neighbor-friendly mode for reduced interference with
neighboring WiFi networks. This mode allows 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b
devices to join the network in the 2.4 GHz band but limits 802.11n devices to
functioning at up to 289 Mbps.
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Up to 54 Mbps. Legacy mode. This mode allows 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b
devices to join the network in the 2.4 GHz band but limits 802.11n devices to
functioning at up to 54 Mbps.
6. For the 5 GHz WiFi band, in the Wireless Network (5GHz a/n/ac) section, select a
setting from the Mode menu:
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Up to 1625 Mbps. Performance mode. This mode allows 802.11ac, 802.11n,
and 802.11a devices to join the network in the 5 GHz band and allows 802.11ac
devices to function at up to 1625 Mbps. This mode is the default mode.
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Up to 750 Mbps. Neighbor-friendly mode for reduced interference with
neighboring WiFi networks. This mode allows 802.11ac, 802.11n, and 802.11a
devices to join the network in the 5 GHz band but limits 802.11ac devices to
functioning at up to 750 Mbps.
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Up to 360 Mbps. Legacy mode. This mode allows 802.11ac, 802.11n, and
802.11a devices to join the network in the 5 GHz band but limits 802.11ac and
802.11n devices to functioning at up to 300 Mbps.
7. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Change the transmission power of the WiFi
radios
By default, your router’s radio transmission power is set to 100%. This allows your router
to give you the largest WiFi coverage. If you need WiFi coverage for a particular area
or room only, and you also want to save power consumption while using your router,
you can lower the transmission power of your router.
To change the transmission power:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network.
2.
Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
User Manual95Manage the WiFi Network
Settings
Nighthawk AC2300 Cybersecurity WiFi Router Model RS400