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NETGEAR Nighthawk CAX30S;CAX30 - AX6 WiFi Cable Modem Router Manual
Brand:
NETGEAR
| Category:
Network Router
| Size: 1.74 MB
Table of Contents
Download the Nighthawk app to install your modem router
Secure your devices with NETGEAR Armor
Package contents
Install using the modem router web interface
Connect your modem router
Set up and activate your modem router with Xfinity
Set up your modem router with another cable Internet service provider
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NETGEAR Nighthawk CAX30 User Manual (140 pages)
NighthawkAX6AX2700 WiFI Cable Modem Router
Brand:
NETGEAR
| Category:
Network Router
| Size: 13.46 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1 Hardware Setup
8
Unpack Your Modem Router
9
Front Panel Leds and Buttons
9
Rear Panel
12
Position Your Modem Router
13
Install and Activate Your Modem Router
14
Connect Your Modem Router to a Computer
14
Activate Your Internet Service
16
Perform a Speed Test
17
Chapter 2 Specify Your Internet Settings
18
Specify the Cable Connection Starting Frequency
19
View Modem Router Initialization
20
Manually Set up the Internet Connection
21
Change the MTU Size
22
Chapter 3 Connect to the Network and Access the Modem Router
25
Connect to the Network
26
Wired Connection
26
Using WPS to Connect to the Wifi Network
26
Finding and Selecting the Wifi Network
26
Types of Logins
27
Log in to the Modem Router
27
Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet
29
Enable Access Control to Allow or Block Access to the Internet
30
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites
31
Block Services from the Internet
33
Delete Keywords from the Blocked List
34
Prevent Blocking on a Trusted Computer
34
Manage Network Access Control Lists
35
Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services
36
Set up Security Event Email Notifications
37
Chapter 5 Manage Network Settings
39
View or Change the WAN Settings
40
Set up a Default DMZ Server
41
Change the Router's Device Name
42
Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings
42
Specify the IP Addresses that the Router Assigns
44
Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router
45
Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses
46
Reserve an IP Address
46
Edit a Reserved IP Address
47
Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry
47
Use the WPS Wizard for Wifi Connections
48
Specify Basic Wifi Settings
49
Change the Wifi Mode
50
Change the Transmission Power Control
51
Change the Wifi Password or the Wifi Security
52
Set up a Guest Wifi Network
53
Control the Wifi Radios
56
Use the Wifi On/Off Button
56
Enable or Disable the Wifi Radios
56
Set up a Wifi Schedule
57
Specify WPS Settings
58
Enable or Disable Implicit Beamforming
59
Enable or Disable Airtime Fairness
59
Ethernet Port Aggregation
60
Set up Ethernet Port Aggregation
61
View or Change the Modem Router Ethernet Port Aggregation Mode
62
Get Multi-Gig Internet with Internet Port Aggregation
63
Chapter 6 Manage Your Router
65
Update the Router Firmware
66
Check for New Firmware and Update the Router
66
Manually Upload Firmware to the Router
67
Change the Admin Password
68
Enable Admin Password Recovery
68
Recover the Admin Password
69
View Information about the Router and the Internet and Wifi Settings
70
Display the Statistics of the Internet Port
71
Check the Internet Connection Status
72
View and Manage Logs of Router Activity
73
View Devices Currently on the Network
74
Monitor Internet Traffic
74
Manage the Router Configuration File
76
Back up the Settings
76
Erase the Settings
76
Restore the Settings
77
Remote Access
78
Set up Remote Management
78
Use Remote Access
79
Remotely Access Your Router Using the Nighthawk App
79
Disable LED Blinking or Turn off Leds
80
Set Your Time Zone
80
Set the NTP Server
81
Specify Readydlna Media Server Settings
82
Return the Router to Its Factory Default Settings
83
Use the Reset Button
83
Erase the Settings
83
Chapter 7 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router
85
USB Device Requirements
86
Connect a USB Storage Device to the Router
86
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router from a Windows-Based Computer
87
Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive
87
Access a Storage Device that Is Connected to the Router from a Mac
88
Back up Windows-Based Computers with Readyshare Vault
89
Back up Mac Computers with Time Machine
89
Set up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac
90
Prepare to Back up a Large Amount of Data
91
Use Time Machine to Back up Onto a USB Hard Disk
91
Enable FTP Access Within Your Network
93
View Network Folders on a Storage Device
93
Add a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device
94
Edit a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device
95
Safely Remove a USB Storage Device
96
Chapter 8 Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices
97
Set up and Manage Dynamic DNS
98
Set up FTP Access through the Internet
98
Your Personal FTP Server
99
Set up Your Personal FTP Server
99
Set up a New Dynamic DNS Account
100
Specify a DNS Account that You Already Created
100
Change the Dynamic DNS Settings
101
Access USB Storage Devices through the Internet
102
Remotely Access a USB Device Using Readycloud
103
Create a Readycloud Account
103
Register Your Router with Readycloud
103
Chapter 9 Use VPN to Access Your Network
105
Set up a VPN Connection
106
Specify VPN Service in the Router
106
Install Openvpn Software
107
Install Openvpn Software on Your Windows Computer
107
Install Openvpn Software on Your Mac Computer
110
Install Openvpn Software on an Ios Device
111
Install Openvpn Software on an Android Device
111
Use a VPN Tunnel on Your Windows Computer
112
Use VPN to Access the Router's USB Device and Media
114
Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home
114
Set up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
115
Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
115
Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home
116
Chapter 10 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
118
Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server
119
Set up Port Forwarding to a Local Server
119
Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service
120
Edit a Port Forwarding Service
121
Delete a Port Forwarding Entry
122
Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public
122
How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule
123
Port Triggering
123
Add a Port Triggering Service
124
Enable Port Triggering
125
Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat Port
125
Triggering
125
Chapter 11 Troubleshooting
127
Quick Tips
128
Sequence to Restart Your Network
128
Check the Power Adapter and Ethernet Cable Connections
128
Check the Wifi Settings
128
Check the Network Settings
128
Troubleshoot with the Leds
129
Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered on
129
Power LED Is off or Blinking
129
Leds Never Turn off
129
Internet or Ethernet LAN Port Leds Are off
130
Wifi LED Is off
130
You Cannot Log in to the Router
130
You Cannot Access the Internet
131
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing
133
Changes Are Not Saved
133
Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity
134
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility
134
Test the LAN Path to Your Router
134
Test the Path from a Windows-Based Computer to a Remote Device
135
Chapter 12 Supplemental Information
137
Factory Settings
138
Technical Specifications
139
NETGEAR Nighthawk CAX30 User Manual (132 pages)
AX2700 WiFI Cable Modem Router
Brand:
NETGEAR
| Category:
Network Router
| Size: 13.54 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1 Hardware Setup
8
Unpack Your Modem Router
9
Front Panel Leds and Buttons
9
Rear Panel
12
Position Your Modem Router
13
Install and Activate Your Modem Router
14
Connect Your Modem Router to a Computer
14
Activate Your Internet Service
16
Perform a Speed Test
17
Chapter 2 Specify Your Internet Settings
18
Specify the Cable Connection Starting Frequency
19
View Modem Router Initialization
19
Manually Set up the Internet Connection
20
Change the MTU Size
21
Chapter 3 Connect to the Network and Access the Modem Router
24
Connect to the Network
25
Wired Connection
25
Using WPS to Connect to the Wifi Network
25
Finding and Selecting the Wifi Network
25
Types of Logins
26
Log in to the Modem Router
26
Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet
28
Enable Access Control to Allow or Block Access to the Internet
29
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites
30
Block Services from the Internet
32
Delete Keywords from the Blocked List
33
Prevent Blocking on a Trusted Computer
33
Manage Network Access Control Lists
34
Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services
35
Set up Security Event Email Notifications
36
Chapter 5 Manage Network Settings
38
View or Change the WAN Settings
39
Set up a Default DMZ Server
40
Change the Router's Device Name
41
Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings
41
Specify the IP Addresses that the Modem Router Assigns
42
Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Modem Router
44
Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses
44
Reserve an IP Address
45
Edit a Reserved IP Address
45
Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry
46
Use the WPS Wizard for Wifi Connections
47
Specify Basic Wifi Settings
47
Change the Wifi Mode
49
Change the Transmission Power Control
50
Change the Wifi Password or the Wifi Security
51
Set up a Guest Wifi Network
52
Control the Wifi Radios
54
Use the Wifi On/Off Button
55
Enable or Disable the Wifi Radios
55
Set up a Wifi Schedule
56
Specify WPS Settings
56
Enable or Disable Implicit Beamforming
57
Enable or Disable Airtime Fairness
58
Ethernet Port Aggregation
59
Set up Ethernet Port Aggregation
59
View or Change the Modem Router Ethernet Port Aggregation Mode
61
Chapter 6 Manage Your Modem Router
62
Update the Router Firmware
63
Check for New Firmware and Update the Router
63
Manually Upload Firmware to the Router
64
Change the Admin Password
65
Enable Admin Password Recovery
65
Recover the Admin Password
66
View Information about the Router and the Internet and Wifi Settings
67
Display the Statistics of the Internet Port
68
Check the Internet Connection Status
69
View and Manage Logs of Router Activity
70
View Devices Currently on the Network
71
View Event Logs
71
Monitor Internet Traffic
72
Manage the Router Configuration File
73
Back up the Settings
74
Erase the Settings
74
Restore the Settings
75
Remotely Access Your Router Using the Nighthawk App
75
Disable LED Blinking or Turn off Leds
76
Set Your Time Zone
76
Set the NTP Server
77
Specify Readydlna Media Server Settings
79
Return the Router to Its Factory Default Settings
80
Use the Reset Button
80
Erase the Settings
80
Chapter 7 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Modem Router
82
USB Device Requirements
83
Connect a USB Storage Device to the Router
83
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router from a Windows-Based Computer
84
Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive
84
Access a Storage Device that Is Connected to the Router from a Mac
85
Enable FTP Access Within Your Network
86
View Network Folders on a Storage Device
86
Add a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device
87
Edit a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device
88
Safely Remove a USB Storage Device
89
Chapter 8 Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices
91
Set up and Manage Dynamic DNS
92
Set up FTP Access through the Internet
92
Your Personal FTP Server
93
Set up Your Personal FTP Server
93
Set up a New Dynamic DNS Account
94
Specify a DNS Account that You Already Created
94
Change the Dynamic DNS Settings
95
Access USB Storage Devices through the Internet
96
Chapter 9 Use VPN to Access Your Network
97
Set up a VPN Connection
98
Specify VPN Service in the Router
98
Install Openvpn Software
99
Install Openvpn Software on Your Windows Computer
99
Install Openvpn Software on Your Mac Computer
102
Install Openvpn Software on an Ios Device
103
Install Openvpn Software on an Android Device
103
Use a VPN Tunnel on Your Windows Computer
104
Use VPN to Access the Router's USB Device and Media
106
Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home
106
Set up VPN Client Internet Access in the Modem Router
107
Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
107
Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home
108
Chapter 10 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
110
Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server
111
Set up Port Forwarding to a Local Server
111
Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service
112
Edit a Port Forwarding Service
113
Delete a Port Forwarding Entry
114
Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public
114
How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule
115
Port Triggering
115
Add a Port Triggering Service
116
Enable Port Triggering
117
Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat Port
117
Triggering
117
Chapter 11 Troubleshooting
119
Quick Tips
120
Sequence to Restart Your Network
120
Check the Power Adapter and Ethernet Cable Connections
120
Check the Wifi Settings
120
Check the Network Settings
120
Troubleshoot with the Leds
121
Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered on
121
Power LED Is off or Blinking
121
Leds Never Turn off
122
Online LED Is off
122
Ethernet LAN Port Leds Are off
122
Wifi LED Is off
122
You Cannot Log in to the Router
123
You Cannot Access the Internet
124
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing
125
Changes Are Not Saved
126
Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity
126
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility
127
Test the LAN Path to Your Router
127
Test the Path from a Windows-Based Computer to a Remote Device
128
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NETGEAR Nighthawk CAX30 Quick Start (2 pages)
AX2700 WiFi Cable Modem Router
Brand:
NETGEAR
| Category:
Network Router
| Size: 1.08 MB
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