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Unpack
your
router
Your
package
contains
the
router,
the
power
adapter,
and
an
Ethernet
cable.
Figure
1.
Package
contents
Top
panel
LEDs
and
buttons
The
status
LEDs
and
two
buttons
are
located
on
the
top
panel
of
the
router.
Figure
2.
Top
view
User
Manual
9
Hardware
Setup
Nighthawk
AX4
4-Stream
AX3000
WiFi
Router
8
10
Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1 Hardware Setup
8
Unpack Your Router
9
Top Panel Leds and Buttons
9
Rear Panel
11
Router Label
12
Position Your Router
12
Cable Your Router
13
Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router
15
Connect to the Router Network
16
Connect to the Router Using a Wired Connection
16
Connect to the Router Wifi Network
16
Connect to the Wifi Network Using WPS
16
Types of Logins
17
Use a Web Browser to Access the Router
17
Automatic Internet Setup
17
Log in to the Router
19
Install and Manage Your Router with the Nighthawk App
19
Change the Language
20
Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings
21
Use the Internet Setup Wizard
22
Manually Set up the Internet Connection
22
Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login
22
Specify an Internet Connection that Uses a Login
24
Specify Ipv6 Internet Connections
25
Requirements for Entering Ipv6 Addresses
26
Use Auto Detect for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
26
Set up an Ipv6 6To4 Tunnel Internet Connection
27
Set up an Ipv6 Pass-Through Internet Connection
29
Set up an Ipv6 Fixed Internet Connection
29
Set up an Ipv6 DHCP Internet Connection
31
Set up an Ipv6 Pppoe Internet Connection
32
Use Auto Config for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
34
Set up an Ipv6 6Rd Internet Connection
35
Manage the MTU Size
37
MTU Concepts
37
Change the MTU Size
38
Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet
40
Enable Access Control to Allow or Block Access to the Internet
41
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites
42
Block Services from the Internet
44
Delete Keywords from the Blocked List
45
Prevent Blocking on a Trusted Computer
46
Manage Network Access Control Lists
46
Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services
47
Set up Security Event Email Notifications
48
Chapter 5 Manage Network Settings
50
View or Change the WAN Settings
51
Set up a Default DMZ Server
52
Change the Router's Device Name
53
Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings
53
Specify the IP Addresses that the Router Assigns
55
Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router
56
Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses
57
Reserve an IP Address
57
Edit a Reserved IP Address
58
Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry
58
Use the WPS Wizard for Wifi Connections
59
Specify Basic Wifi Settings
60
Change the Wifi Mode
61
Change the Wifi Mode if AX Wifi Is Enabled
62
Change the Wifi Mode if AX Wifi Is Disabled
63
Change the Transmission Power Control
64
Change the Wifi Password or the Wifi Security
65
Set up a Guest Wifi Network
66
Control the Wifi Radios
69
Use the Wifi On/Off Button
69
Enable or Disable the Wifi Radios
69
Set up a Wifi Schedule
70
Set up the Router as a Wifi Access Point
71
Set up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group
72
Set up a Bridge for a Port Group
72
Set up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group
73
Set up an IPTV Port
74
Manage Custom Static Routes
75
Set up a Static Route
76
Edit a Static Route
77
Delete a Static Route
78
Enable or Disable Implicit Beamforming
78
Enable or Disable MU-MIMO
79
Enable or Disable PMF
80
Specify Readydlna Media Server Settings
81
Chapter 6 Optimize Performance
82
Use Dynamic Qos to Optimize Internet Traffic Management
83
Enable Dynamic Qos
83
Enable or Disable the Automatic Qos Database Update
84
Manually Update the Dynamic Qos Database
84
Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play
85
Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service
86
Enable or Disable AX Wifi
87
Enable or Disable Smart Connect
88
Chapter 7 Manage Your Router
90
Update the Router Firmware
91
Check for New Firmware and Update the Router
91
Manually Upload Firmware to the Router
92
Change the Admin Password
93
Enable Admin Password Recovery
93
Recover the Admin Password
94
View Information about the Router and the Internet and Wifi Settings
95
Display the Statistics of the Internet Port
96
Check the Internet Connection Status
97
View and Manage Logs of Router Activity
98
View Devices Currently on the Network
99
Monitor Internet Traffic
99
Manage the Router Configuration File
101
Back up the Settings
101
Erase the Settings
101
Restore the Settings
102
Connect to Your Router with Anywhere Access
103
Disable LED Blinking or Turn off Leds
103
Set Your Time Zone
104
Return the Router to Its Factory Default Settings
104
Use the Reset Button
105
Erase the Settings
105
Chapter 8 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router
107
USB Device Requirements
108
Connect a USB Storage Device to the Router
108
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router from a Windows-Based Computer
109
Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive
109
Access a Storage Device that Is Connected to the Router from a Mac
110
Enable FTP Access Within Your Network
111
View Network Folders on a Storage Device
111
Add a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device
112
Edit a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device
113
Safely Remove a USB Storage Device
114
Chapter 9 Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices
115
Set up and Manage Dynamic DNS
116
Set up FTP Access through the Internet
116
Your Personal FTP Server
117
Set up Your Personal FTP Server
117
Set up a New Dynamic DNS Account
118
Specify a DNS Account that You Already Created
118
Change the Dynamic DNS Settings
119
Access USB Storage Devices through the Internet
120
Chapter 10 Use VPN to Access Your Network
121
Set up a VPN Connection
122
Specify VPN Service in the Router
122
Install Openvpn Software
123
Install Openvpn Software on Your Windows Computer
123
Install Openvpn Software on Your Mac Computer
126
Install Openvpn Software on an Ios Device
127
Install Openvpn Software on an Android Device
127
Use a VPN Tunnel on Your Windows Computer
128
Use VPN to Access the Router's USB Device and Media
130
Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home
130
Set up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
131
Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
131
Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home
132
Chapter 11 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
134
Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server
135
Set up Port Forwarding to a Local Server
135
Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service
136
Edit a Port Forwarding Service
137
Delete a Port Forwarding Entry
138
Application Xxample: Make a Local Web Server Public
138
How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule
139
Port Triggering
139
Add a Port Triggering Service
140
Enable Port Triggering
141
Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat Port
141
Triggering
141
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting
143
Quick Tips
144
Sequence to Restart Your Network
144
Check the Power Adapter and Ethernet Cable Connections
144
Check the Wifi Settings
144
Check the Network Settings
144
Troubleshoot with the Leds
145
Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered on
145
Power LED Is off or Blinking
145
Leds Never Turn off
145
Internet or Ethernet LAN Port Leds Are off
146
Wifi LED Is off
146
You Cannot Log in to the Router
146
You Cannot Access the Internet
147
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing
149
Changes Are Not Saved
149
Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity
150
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility
150
Test the LAN Path to Your Router
150
Test the Path from a Windows-Based Computer to a Remote Device
151
Chapter 13 Supplemental Information
153
Factory Settings
154
Technical Specifications
155
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Nighthawk AX4
Category
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Language
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