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Set up a VPN connection
A virtual private network (VPN) lets you use the Internet to securely access your network
when you aren’t home.
This type of VPN access is called a client-to-gateway tunnel. The computer is the client,
and the router is the gateway. To use the VPN feature, you must log in to the router and
enable VPN, and you must install and run VPN client software on the computer.
VPN uses DDNS or a static IP address to connect with your router.
To use a DDNS service, register for an account with a host name (sometimes called a
domain name). You use the host name to access your network. The router supports
these accounts: NETGEAR, No-IP, and Dyn.
If your Internet service provider (ISP) assigned a static WAN IP address (such as 50.196.x.x
or 10.x.x.x) that never changes to your Internet account, the VPN can use that IP address
to connect to your home network.
Specify VPN service in the router
You must specify the VPN service settings in the router before you can use a VPN
connection.
To specify the VPN service:
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 user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time
that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service.
The VPN page displays.
5. Select the Enable VPN Service check box.
By default, the VPN uses the UDP service type and uses port 12974. If you want to
customize the service type and port, we recommend that you change these settings
before you install the OpenVPN software.
User Manual137Use VPN to Access Your Network
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream Tri-Band WiFi 6 Router

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NETGEAR Nighthawk AX8 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Modulation1024-QAM
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Channel bandwidth160 MHz
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)6000 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)1200 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)4800 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANYes
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11n
Ethernet LAN data rates10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface typeGigabit Ethernet
Memory card slot(s)No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports5
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity2
WAN connection typeRJ-45
Processor cores4
Processor frequency1800 MHz
Electromagnetic compatibilityFCC 15 B EN 55022 (CISPR 22), B C-Tick N10947
Security algorithms128-bit AES, WPA, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Product typeTabletop router
Product colorBlack
LED indicatorsLAN, Power, WAN
Output current3.16 A
Output voltage19 V
Power source typeAC
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz
Package depth307 mm
Package width238 mm
Package height129 mm
Package weight2380 g
Number of products included1 pc(s)
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Routing protocolsRIP-1, RIP-2
Data link protocolsTCP/IP, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, Bigpond, Dynamic DNS, SMB
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 90 %
Harmonized System (HS) code85176990
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth202 mm
Width305 mm
Height161 mm
Weight1281 g

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