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Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System
Models:
Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 Router Model MR80
Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 Satellite Model MS80
May 2022
202-12138-02
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134, USA

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  • Page 1 User Manual Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System Models: Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 Router Model MR80 Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 Satellite Model MS80 NETGEAR, Inc. May 2022 350 E. Plumeria Drive 202-12138-02 San Jose, CA 95134, USA...
  • Page 2 See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. For NETGEAR’s Privacy Policy, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/privacy-policy. By using this device, you are agreeing to NETGEAR’s Terms and Conditions at https://www.netgear.com/about/terms-and-conditions. If you do not agree, return the device to your place of purchase within your return period.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Overview Router hardware and LED overview...........9 Router hardware features..............9 Router LED behavior..............10 Satellite hardware and LED overview..........11 Satellite hardware features............11 Satellite LED behavior..............12 Router and satellite labels..............12 Connect your router................13 Place your satellite................14 Sync your satellite with your router..........14 Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router Connect to the network..............17 Connect to the network using a wired connection....17...
  • Page 4 Manage the MTU size.................38 MTU concepts.................38 Change the MTU size..............39 Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet Activate and manage NETGEAR Armor using the Nighthawk app.......................42 Network access control list..............42 Enable the network access control list, set the access rule, and allow or block connected devices..........43...
  • Page 5 Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 Set up a default DMZ server..............75 Change the router’s device name............76 Change the LAN IP address settings..........76 Specify the IP addresses that the router assigns......78 Disable the DHCP server feature in the router.......79 Manage reserved LAN IP addresses..........80 Reserve an IP address..............80 Edit a reserved IP address............81 Delete a reserved IP address entry..........81...
  • Page 6 Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 Manage the router configuration file..........109 Back up the settings..............109 Erase the settings on the router..........110 Restore the settings..............110 Return the router or satellite to its factory default settings..111 Use the Reset button..............111 Erase the settings on the router..........112 Connect to your router with Anywhere Access......112 Chapter 9 Use OpenVPN to Access Your Network About VPN connections..............115...
  • Page 7 Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 Troubleshoot PPPoE................139 Troubleshoot WiFi connectivity............139 Troubleshoot your network using the ping utility......140 Test the LAN path from a Windows-based computer to your router.....................140 Test the path from a Windows-based computer to a remote device....................141 Chapter 12 Supplemental Information Factory settings.................144 Factory settings for router model MR80........144 Factory settings for satellite model MS80........145...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Overview

    For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at https://www.netgear.com/support/. Note: This manual refers to the Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 Router (model MR80) as the router, and Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 Satellite (model MS80) as the satellite.

  • Page 9: Router Hardware And Led Overview

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 Router hardware and LED overview The following sections are an overview of the router hardware features and LED behavior. Router hardware features The following figure shows the router hardware features. Figure 1. Router front and back views 1.

  • Page 10: Router Led Behavior

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 Router LED behavior The following table describes the LED behavior for the LED that is on the front of the router. Table 1. Router LED behavior LED color Description Blinking white The router LED blinks white for one of the following reasons: •...

  • Page 11: Satellite Hardware And Led Overview

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 Satellite hardware and LED overview The following sections are an overview of the satellite hardware features and LED behavior. Satellite hardware features The following figures shows the satellite hardware features. Figure 2. Satellite front and back views 1.

  • Page 12: Satellite Led Behavior

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 Satellite LED behavior The following table describes the LED behavior for the LED that is on the front of the satellite. Table 2. Satellite LED behavior LED color Description Blinking white The satellite LED blinks white for one of the following reasons: •...

  • Page 13: Connect Your Router

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 The satellite label also displays the WiFi network name and password, the satellite’s MAC address, and the satellite’s serial number. The following is an example of what the satellite label might look like: Figure 4. Satellite label Connect your router Power on your router and connect it to a modem.

  • Page 14: Place Your Satellite

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 5. If the Router LED does not light, make sure that the power adapter is properly connected to your router and power outlet. Place your satellite Your satellite must be within range of your router’s WiFi signal in order for it to sync with your router.
  • Page 15 Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 The satellite LED then lights one of the following colors: • Blue. The router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is good. • Amber. The router and satellite failed to sync. Move the satellite closer to the router and try again.

  • Page 16: Chapter 2 Connect To The Network And Access The Router

    Connect to the Network and Access the Router You can connect to the router’s WiFi networks or use a wired Ethernet connection. This chapter explains the ways you can connect and how to access the router and log in. The chapter contains the following sections: •...

  • Page 17: Connect To The Network

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 Connect to the network You can connect to the router’s network through a wired or WiFi connection. If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, change the settings so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).

  • Page 18: Types Of Logins

    WiFi network name (SSID) and password for WiFi access. This information is on the router label. • NETGEAR account login. The free NETGEAR account that you need to register your router and manage your subscriptions. If you do not own a NETGEAR account, you can create one.
  • Page 19 4. Follow the onscreen instructions. The router connects to the Internet. 5. If the browser does not display the NETGEAR installation assistant, do the following: • Make sure that the computer is connected to an Ethernet port on the router or satellite or to the mesh WiFi network.

  • Page 20: Log In To The Router

    Contact your ISP to verify that you are using the correct configuration information. c. Read Troubleshooting on page 134. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Log in to the router When you first connect to your router and launch a web browser, the browser automatically displays the router web interface.

  • Page 21: Change The Language

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 firmware, allows you to personalize your WiFi network, and even helps register your mesh system with NETGEAR. The Nighthawk app is available for iOS and Android mobile devices. Note: If you own any satellites, make sure they are powered on before installing your mesh system with the Nighthawk app.

  • Page 22: Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings

    Specify Your Internet Settings Usually, the quickest way to set up the router to use your Internet connection is to allow your router to detect the Internet connection automatically when you first access the router web interface. You can also customize and manually specify your Internet settings. This chapter contains the following sections: •...

  • Page 23: Use The Internet Setup Wizard

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 Use the Internet Setup Wizard You can use the Setup Wizard to detect your Internet settings and automatically set up your router. The Setup Wizard is not the same as the pages that display the first time you connect to your router to set it up.
  • Page 24 Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 3. Enter the router admin 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.

  • Page 25: Specify An Internet Connection That Uses A Login

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 12. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see Troubleshooting on page 134. Specify an Internet connection that uses a login To view or change the basic Internet setup: 1.

  • Page 26: Specify Ipv6 Internet Connections

    15. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. 16. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see Troubleshooting on page 134. Specify IPv6 Internet connections You can set up an IPv6 Internet connection if the router does not detect it automatically.

  • Page 27: Requirements For Entering Ipv6 Addresses

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select the IPv6 connection type: • If you are not sure, select Auto Detect so that the router detects the IPv6 type that is in use. • If your Internet connection does not use PPPoe or DHCP, or is not fixed, but is IPv6, select Auto Config.

  • Page 28: Set Up An Ipv6 6To4 Tunnel Internet Connection

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 The router automatically detects the information in the following fields: • Connection Type. This field indicates the connection type that is detected. • Router’s IPv6 Address on WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s WAN (or Internet) interface.
  • Page 29 Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 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 > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays.

  • Page 30: Set Up An Ipv6 Pass-Through Internet Connection

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 Your settings are saved. Set up an IPv6 pass-through Internet connection To set up a pass-through IPv6 Internet connection: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network.

  • Page 31: Set Up An Ipv6 Dhcp Internet Connection

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select Fixed. The page adjusts. 6. Configure the fixed IPv6 addresses for the WAN connection: • IPv6 Address/Prefix Length. The IPv6 address and prefix length of the router WAN interface.
  • Page 32 Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 3. Enter the router admin 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.

  • Page 33: Set Up An Ipv6 Pppoe Internet Connection

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 • Use DHCP Server. This method passes more information to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function. • Auto Config. This is the default setting. This setting specifies how the router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your home network (the LAN).
  • Page 34 Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available. 6. In the Login field, enter the login information for the ISP connection. This is usually the name that you use in your email address.

  • Page 35: Use Auto Config For An Ipv6 Internet Connection

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 13. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Use auto config for an IPv6 Internet connection To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through auto configuration: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.

  • Page 36: Set Up An Ipv6 6Rd Internet Connection

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 field. For example, Earthlink Cable might require a host name of home, and Comcast sometimes supplies a domain name. 8. Select an IPv6 Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button: • Get Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Your ISP automatically assigns this address.
  • Page 37 Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 With a 6rd tunnel configuration, the router follows the RFC5969 standard, supporting two ways to establish a 6rd tunnel IPv6 WAN connection: • Auto Detect mode. In IPv6 Auto Detect mode, when the router receives option 212 from the DHCPv4 option, autodetect selects the IPv6 as 6rd tunnel setting.

  • Page 38: Manage The Mtu Size

    “fragmented” to accommodate the device with the smallest MTU. The best MTU setting for NETGEAR equipment is often the default value. In some situations, changing the value fixes one problem but causes another. Leave the MTU unchanged unless one of these situations occurs: •...

  • Page 39: Change The Mtu Size

    Application 1500 The largest Ethernet packet size. This setting is typical for connections that do not use PPPoE or VPN and is the default value for NETGEAR routers, adapters, and switches. 1492 Used in PPPoE environments. 1472 Maximum size to use for pinging. (Larger packets are fragmented.) 1468 Used in some DHCP environments.
  • Page 40 Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 5. In the MTU Size field, enter a value from 616 to 1500. 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Specify Your Internet Settings User Manual...

  • Page 41: Chapter 4 Control Access To The Internet

    The router comes with a built-in firewall that helps protect your home network from unwanted intrusions from the Internet. This chapter contains the following sections: • Activate and manage NETGEAR Armor using the Nighthawk app • Network access control list • Use keywords to block Internet sites •...

  • Page 42: Activate And Manage Netgear Armor Using The Nighthawk App

    ™ NETGEAR Armor is an advanced multi-layer cyber security solution that protects not only your network but individual devices as well. NETGEAR Armor protects your devices from viruses, spyware, hackers, spam, and phishing. For more information about NETGEAR Armor, visit netgear.com/landings/armor/default.aspx.

  • Page 43: Enable The Network Access Control List, Set The Access Rule, And Allow Or Block Connected Devices

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 • Devices that are currently connected to the network or that were allowed to connect in the past are automatically placed on the network ACL as allowed devices. • All other devices are denied access to the network. Note: Each network device has a MAC address that serves as a unique identifier.
  • Page 44 Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 7. Select an access rule to apply to new devices: • Allow all new devices to connect: With this setting, if you connect a new device to the network, it can access the network. You do not need to enter its MAC address on this page.

  • Page 45: Manage Allowed Devices Currently Not On The Network

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 Manage allowed devices currently not on the network If you set up an access control list (ACL) that blocks all new devices from accessing the network, you can add new devices that must be allowed access to the network, remove old devices, or change whether devices that were allowed must now be blocked when they try to connect to the network.

  • Page 46: Manage Blocked Devices Currently Not On The Network

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 7. To remove a device from the list of allowed devices, do the following: a. Select the check box for the device. b. Click the Remove from the list button. The device is removed from the list of allowed devices. 8.
  • Page 47 Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 old devices, or change whether devices that were blocked must now be allowed when they try to connect to the network. To manage blocked devices currently not on the network: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your mesh network.

  • Page 48: Use Keywords To Block Internet Sites

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 8. To change the device status by allowing access for a device on the list of blocked devices, do the following: a. Select the check box for the device. b. Click the Edit button. The Edit Device Name page displays. c.

  • Page 49: Block Services From The Internet

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Sites. The Block Sites page displays. 5. Select a keyword blocking option: • Per Schedule. Turn on keyword blocking according to a schedule that you set. For more information, see Schedule when to block Internet sites and services on page 52.
  • Page 50 Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Services. The Block Services page displays. 5. Specify when to block the services: • To block the services all the time, select the Always radio button. •...

  • Page 51: Delete Keywords From The Blocked List

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 Delete keywords from the blocked list To delete keywords from the list: 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.

  • Page 52: Schedule When To Block Internet Sites And Services

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 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 > Security > Block Sites. The Block Sites page displays.

  • Page 53: Set Up Security Event Email Notifications

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Set up security event email notifications The router can email you its logs of router activity. The log records router activity and security events such as attempts to access blocked sites or services. To set up email notifications: 1.
  • Page 54 Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 10. If your outgoing email server requires authentication, select the My Mail Server requires authentication check box, and do the following: a. In the User Name field, type the user name for the outgoing email server. b.

  • Page 55: Chapter 5 Optimize Performance

    Optimize Performance You can set up the router to optimize performance for applications such as Internet gaming, high-definition video streaming, and VoIP communication. By default, the router uses Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (WMM QoS). This chapter contains the following sections: •...

  • Page 56: Use Dynamic Qos To Optimize Internet Traffic Management

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 Use Dynamic QoS to optimize Internet traffic management Dynamic Quality of Service (QoS) helps improve your router’s Internet traffic management capabilities through better application and device identification, bandwidth allocation, and traffic prioritization techniques. Dynamic QoS resolves traffic congestion when the Internet bandwidth is limited and different demands compete for bandwidth.

  • Page 57: Enable Or Disable The Automatic Qos Database Update

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 • I want to define my Internet Bandwidth. If you know what your download and upload speed are, select this radio button and enter your download and upload speeds in the fields. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.

  • Page 58: Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug And Play

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 To manually update the Dynamic QoS database: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your mesh network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin.
  • Page 59 Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 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 > UPnP. The UPnP page displays.

  • Page 60: Chapter 6 Manage Wifi Settings

    Manage WiFi Settings You can customize the mesh network WiFi settings. This chapter contains the following sections: • Change the WiFi password or the WiFi security • Add a WiFi network • Set up a guest WiFi network • Use the WPS wizard for WiFi connections •...

  • Page 61: Change The Wifi Password Or The Wifi Security

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 Change the WiFi password or the WiFi security The router and satellite come preset with the same WiFi network name (SSID) and the same WiFi security. You can find the SSID and password on the router label and on the satellite label.

  • Page 62: Add A Wifi Network

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 • WPA3-Personal. This type of security enables WiFi devices that support WPA3 to join the router’s WiFi network. WPA3 is the latest security standard and is more secure than WPA2. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.

  • Page 63: Set Up A Guest Wifi Network

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 The name can be up to 32 characters long and it is case-sensitive. The default SSIDs are NETGEAR_2G and NETGEAR_5G. 8. Set the WiFi security by selecting one of the following Security Options radio buttons: •...
  • Page 64 Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 If you enable the guest WiFi network, the router automatically sends the new settings to the satellite so that both the router and satellite broadcast the guest WiFi network. To enable and set up a guest network: 1.

  • Page 65: Use The Wps Wizard For Wifi Connections

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 9. Unless you select None in the previous step, set a WiFi password in the Password (Network Key) field. You must enter a phrase of 8 to 63 characters or 64 hexadecimal digits. The Password (Network Key) field displays if you select the WPA2-PSK [AES], WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES], or WPA3-Personal security radio button.

  • Page 66: Enable Or Disable 20/40 Mhz Coexistence For The 2.4 Ghz Radio.66

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 5. Click the Next button. The WPS page displays. 6. Select a setup method: • Push button. Click the WPS button on this page. • PIN Number. The page adjusts. Enter the client security PIN and click the Next button.

  • Page 67: Hide Your Mesh Network's Ssid

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 5. In the Wireless Network (2.4Ghz b/g/n/ax section, select or clear the Enable 20/40 MHz Coexistence check box. Selecting this check box enables 20/40 MHz coexistence and clearing this check box disables 20/40 MHz coexistence. By default, 20/40 MHz coexistence is enabled and the check box is selected.

  • Page 68: Generate A New Backhaul Password

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 Generate a new backhaul password The backhaul password is a security key that is used in WiFi communication between the router and the satellite. You can generate a new backhaul password. After you generate a new backhaul password, you must use the Sync button to build a new backhaul connection so that the router and satellite can communicate with each other using WiFi.

  • Page 69: Enable Or Disable Ax Wifi

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 3. Enter the router admin 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.

  • Page 70: Change The Region Of Operation

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 5. Select or clear the Enable AX check box. Selecting this check box turns on AX WiFi and clearing this check box turns off AX WiFi. 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Change the region of operation You can change the region of operation, which is region in which you operate the router.

  • Page 71: Change The Cts/Rts Threshold Or Preamble Mode For A Radio

    (In general, these settings are intended for WiFi testing.) CAUTION: Do not change these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support or unless you are sure what the consequences are. Incorrect settings might disable the WiFi function of a radio unexpectedly.
  • Page 72 Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 CAUTION: Incorrect settings might disable the WiFi function for the selected radio unexpectedly. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Manage WiFi Settings User Manual...

  • Page 73: Chapter 7 Manage Network Settings

    Manage Network Settings You can customize the router’s network settings. We recommend that you install the router and connect it to the Internet before you change its network settings. This chapter contains the following sections: • View or change the WAN settings •...

  • Page 74: View Or Change The Wan Settings

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 View or change the WAN settings You can view or configure wide area network (WAN) settings for the Internet port. You can set up a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the maximum transmit unit (MTU) size, and enable the router to respond to a ping to its WAN (Internet) port.

  • Page 75: Set Up A Default Dmz Server

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 • Disable SIP ALG. Some voice and video communication applications do not work well with the SIP ALG. Disabling the SIP ALG might help your voice and video applications to create and accept a call through the router. 5.

  • Page 76: Change The Router's Device Name

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 5. Select the Default DMZ Server check box. 6. Type the IP address. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Change the router’s device name The router’s default device name is based on its model number. This device name displays in the file manager when you browse your network.
  • Page 77 Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 These addresses are part of the designated private address range for use in private networks and are suitable for most applications. If your network requires a different IP addressing scheme, you can change these settings. You might want to change these settings if you need a specific IP subnet that one or more devices on the network use, or if you use competing subnets with the same IP scheme.

  • Page 78: Specify The Ip Addresses That The Router Assigns

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 • RIP-2. This format carries more information. Both RIP-2B and RIP-2M send the routing data in RIP-2 format. RIP-2B uses subnet broadcasting. RIP-2M uses multicasting. 8. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. If you changed the LAN IP address of the router, you are disconnected when this change takes effect.

  • Page 79: Disable The Dhcp Server Feature In The Router

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 6. Specify the range of IP addresses that the router assigns: a. In the Starting IP Address field, type the lowest number in the range. This IP address must be in the same subnet as the router. b.

  • Page 80: Manage Reserved Lan Ip Addresses

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 The LAN Setup page displays. 5. Clear the Use Router as DHCP Server check box. 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. 7. (Optional) If this service is disabled and no other DHCP server is on your network, set your computer IP addresses manually so that the computers can access the router.

  • Page 81: Edit A Reserved Ip Address

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 8. Click the Apply button. The reserved address is entered into the table. The reserved address is not assigned until the next time the computer contacts the router’s DHCP server. Reboot the computer, or access its IP configuration and force a DHCP release and renew.

  • Page 82: Set The Time Zone Manually

    7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Change the NTP server By default, the router uses the NETGEAR Network Time Protocol (NTP) server to sync the network time. You can change the NTP server to your preferred NTP server. Manage Network Settings...

  • Page 83: Set Up The Router As A Wifi Access Point

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 To change the NTP server to your preferred NTP server: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your mesh network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3.

  • Page 84: Set Up A Bridge For A Port Group Or Vlan Tag Group

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 6. Select the Enable AP Mode check box. The page adjusts. 7. Select an IP address setting: • Get dynamically from existing router. The other router on the network assigns an IP address to this router while it is in AP mode. •...

  • Page 85: Set Up A Bridge For A Vlan Tag Group

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 To configure a port group and enable the bridge: 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. The user name is admin.

  • Page 86: Set Up An Iptv Port

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin 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.

  • Page 87: Manage Custom Static Routes

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 To configure an IPTV port: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your mesh network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin.

  • Page 88: Set Up A Static Route

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 When you set up your router, two implicit static routes were created: 1. A default route was created between your router and the cable modem that connects to your ISP. 2. A second static route was created between your router and your LAN for all 192.168.1.0 addresses.

  • Page 89: Edit A Static Route

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 6. In the Route Name field, type a name for this static route (for identification purposes only). 7. To limit access to the LAN only, select the Private check box. If the Private check box is selected, the static route is not reported in RIP. 8.

  • Page 90: Delete A Static Route

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 The Static Routes page displays. 5. In the table, select the radio button for the route. 6. Click the Edit button. The Static Routes page adjusts. 7. Edit the route information. 8. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.

  • Page 91: Chapter 8 Manage Your Router And Satellite

    Manage your Router and Satellite This chapter describes the settings for administering and maintaining your router, satellite, and mesh network. The chapter contains the following sections: • Update the router and satellite firmware • Change the admin password • Enable admin password reset •...

  • Page 92: Update The Router And Satellite Firmware

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 Update the router and satellite firmware You can use the router web interface to check if new firmware is available and update your router and satellite, or you can manually update the firmware for your router and satellite.

  • Page 93: Manually Update The Firmware

    To manually update the firmware on your router and satellite, follow these high level steps: 1. Visit netgear.com/support and download the firmware for both your router and satellite. 2. Update the firmware on your satellite.

  • Page 94: Manually Update Router Firmware

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 5. In the satellite section, and select your satellite. The satellite's Router Update page opens. Note: If you have more than one satellite, only update one satellite at a time. You must wait for the first satellite to finish updating before updating the next satellite. 6.

  • Page 95: Manage The Firmware Update Settings

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 7. Click the Upload button. The firmware is updated. Manage the firmware update settings You can set the router to automatically update to future firmware versions as they become available. To manage automatic updates for future firmware versions: 1.

  • Page 96: Enable Admin Password Reset

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 To change the password for the admin user name: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your mesh network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin.

  • Page 97: Reset The Admin Password

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 5. Select the Enable Password Reset check box. 6. Select two security questions and provide answers to them. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Reset the admin password If you set up the password reset feature, you can reset your router admin password if you forgot it.

  • Page 98: Always Use Https To Access The Router

    This is expected behavior. You can proceed, or add an exception for the security warning. For more information, visit https://kb.netgear.com/000062980/what-to-do-incase-of-security-message. To require HTTPS connections: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your mesh network.

  • Page 99: View Information About The Router, The Internet Port, And Wifi Settings

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 View information about the router, the Internet port, and WiFi settings You can view router information, the Internet port status, WiFi settings, and information about specific WiFi networks. To view information about the router, Internet port, WiFi settings, and WiFi networks: 1.
  • Page 100 Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin 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.

  • Page 101: Check The Internet Connection Status

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 Check the Internet connection status To check the Internet connection status: 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.

  • Page 102: View And Manage Logs Of Router Activity

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 View and manage logs of router activity The logs are a detailed record of the websites you accessed or attempted to access and many other router actions. Up to 256 entries are stored in the log. To view and manage logs: 1.

  • Page 103: View Devices Currently On The Mesh Network

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 View devices currently on the mesh network You can view all satellites and devices that are currently connected to your mesh network. To view devices on the mesh network: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your mesh network.

  • Page 104: View The Satellite Status In The Satellite Web Interface

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 • IP Address: The device IP address. This IP address can change because the router assigns an IP address to each device when it joins the network. • MAC Address: The device MAC address. The unique MAC address for each device does not change.

  • Page 105: Monitor Internet Traffic

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 8. To view detailed information about devices that are connected to the satellite networks, select Attached Devices. The Attached Devices page displays. For each device, the page displays the connection type, IP address, device name, and MAC address. Monitor Internet traffic Traffic metering allows you to monitor the volume of Internet traffic that passes through the router Internet port.

  • Page 106: Set Up And Manage Dynamic Dns

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 8. In the Traffic Counter section, set the traffic counter to begin at a specific time and date. To start the traffic counter immediately, click the Restart Counter Now button. 9. In the Traffic Control section, specify whether the router should issue a warning message before the monthly limit of Mbytes or hours is reached.

  • Page 107: Set Up A New Dynamic Dns Account

    12. Follow the onscreen instructions to register for your NETGEAR Dynamic DNS service. Use a DNS account that you already created If you already created a Dynamic DNS account with NETGEAR or No-IP, you can set up the router to use your account.

  • Page 108: Change The Dynamic Dns Settings

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin 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.

  • Page 109: Manage The Router Configuration File

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Dynamic DNS. The Dynamic DNS page displays. 5. Change your DDNS account settings as necessary. 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Manage the router configuration file The configuration settings of the router are stored within the router in a configuration file.

  • Page 110: Erase The Settings On The Router

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 Erase the settings on the router CAUTION: This process erases all settings that you configured in the router. To erase the settings on the router 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your mesh network.

  • Page 111: Return The Router Or Satellite To Its Factory Default Settings

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 The Backup Settings page displays. 5. Click the Browse button to find and select the .cfg file. 6. Click the Restore button. The file is uploaded to the router and the router restarts. WARNING: Do not interrupt the restoration process. Return the router or satellite to its factory default settings Under some circumstances (for example, if you lost track of the changes that you made...

  • Page 112: Erase The Settings On The Router

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 When the reset is complete, the router or satellite restarts. This process takes about two minutes. WARNING: To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the reset. Do not turn off the router or satellite. Wait until the router or satellite finishes restarting.
  • Page 113 Nighthawk app for your mobile device. For more information about how to update your router’s firmware, see Update the router and satellite firmware on page 92. To download the latest Nighthawk app for your mobile device, visit https://www.netgear.com/home/apps-services/nighthawk-app/. Manage your Router and User Manual Satellite...

  • Page 114: Chapter 9 Use Openvpn To Access Your Network

    Use OpenVPN to Access Your Network You can use OpenVPN software to remotely access your router with virtual private networking (VPN). This chapter explains how to install and use OpenVPN software to set up a VPN tunnel. The chapter contains the following sections: •...

  • Page 115: About Vpn Connections

    • To use a DDNS service, register for a DDNS account with a host name. You use the host name to access your network. The router supports these DDNS accounts: NETGEAR, No-IP, and Dyn. For more information, see Set up and manage Dynamic DNS on page 106.

  • Page 116: Enable Openvpn Service In The Router

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 Enable OpenVPN service in the router You must enable the OpenVPN service settings in the router before you can use a VPN connection. To enable OpenVPN service: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your mesh network.

  • Page 117: Install Openvpn Software On A Vpn Client

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 7. To change the TAP mode settings, do the following: • To change the TAP mode service type, select the UDP or TCP radio button. The default protocol for TAP mode is UDP. • To change the TAP mode service port, type the port number that you want to use in the field.
  • Page 118 10. Unzip the OpenVPN configuration files and copy them to the folder in which you installed the OpenVPN client utility. 11. Modify the VPN interface name to NETGEAR-VPN: a. If your computer is running Windows 10, select Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center >...

  • Page 119: Install Openvpn Software On A Mac Computer

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 c. Select the local area connection and change its name (not its device name) to NETGEAR-VPN. If you do not change the VPN interface name, the VPN tunnel connection will fail. You can now open a VPN tunnel to the router.

  • Page 120: Install Openvpn Software On An Ios Device

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 You can now open a VPN tunnel to the router. For more information about installing and using OpenVPN on your Mac computer, visit https://openvpn.net/vpn-server-resources/installation-guide-for-openvpn-connect-client-on-macos/. Install OpenVPN software on an iOS device You must install both the OpenVPN Connect app and OpenVPN configuration files on each iOS device where you want to use a VPN connection to your router.

  • Page 121: Install Openvpn Software On An Android Device

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 You can now open a VPN tunnel to the router. For more information about installing and using OpenVPN on your iOS device, visit https://www.vpngate.net/en/howto_openvpn.aspx#ios. Install OpenVPN software on an Android device You must install both the OpenVPN Connect app and OpenVPN configuration files on each Android device where you want to use a VPN connection to your router.

  • Page 122: Lan Ip Addressing In Vpn Networks

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 LAN IP addressing in VPN networks For the VPN connection to work, your computer or device (the VPN client) must be connected to a network that uses a different LAN IP address scheme than your router. The default LAN IP address scheme for the router is 192.168.1.x.

  • Page 123: Block Vpn Client Internet Access In The Router

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 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 Service page displays.
  • Page 124 Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 For more information about the VPN configuration for the router, see Enable OpenVPN service in the router on page 116. 6. Scroll down to the Clients will use this VPN connection to access section, and select the Home Network only radio button.

  • Page 125: Chapter 10 Manage Port Forwarding And Port Triggering

    Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering You can use port forwarding and port triggering to set up rules for Internet traffic. You need networking knowledge to set up these features. This chapter contains the following sections: • Manage port forwarding to a local server •...

  • Page 126: Manage Port Forwarding To A Local Server

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 Manage port forwarding to a local server If your home network includes a server, you can allow certain types of incoming traffic to reach the server. For example, you might want to make a local web server, FTP server, or game server visible and available to the Internet.

  • Page 127: Add A Custom Port Forwarding Service

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 11. Click the Add button. The service displays in the menu. Add a custom port forwarding service The router lists default services and applications that you can use in port forwarding rules. If the service or application is not predefined, you can add a port forwarding rule with a custom service or application.

  • Page 128: Change A Port Forwarding Service

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 You can enter a port range and fixed ports in one rule, for example, external (30–50, 78, 100–102), internal (40–60, 99, 200–202). With this rule, external ports 30–50 are forwarded to internal ports 40–60. 12. In the Internal IP address field, type the IP address or select the radio button for an attached device listed in the table.

  • Page 129: Delete A Port Forwarding Entry

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 Delete a port forwarding entry To delete a port forwarding entry: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your mesh network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3.

  • Page 130: How The Router Implements The Port Forwarding Rule

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 How the router implements the port forwarding rule The following sequence shows the effects of a port forwarding rule: 1. When you type the URL www.example.com in your browser, the browser sends a web page request message with the following destination information: •...

  • Page 131: Add A Port Triggering Service

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 Add a port triggering service To add a port triggering service: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your mesh network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3.

  • Page 132: Enable Port Triggering

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 The service is now in the Portmap Table. You must enable port triggering before the router uses port triggering. See Enable port triggering on page 132. Enable port triggering To enable port triggering: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your mesh network.
  • Page 133 Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 you can tell the router, “When you initiate a session with destination port 6667, you must also allow incoming traffic on port 113 to reach the originating computer.” The following sequence shows the effects of this port triggering rule: 1.

  • Page 134: Chapter 11 Troubleshooting

    This chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might experience with your router or satellite. If you do not find the solution here, check the NETGEAR support site at netgear.com/support for product and contact information. This chapter includes the following sections: •...

  • Page 135: Quick Tips

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 Quick tips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems. Sequence to restart your network When you restart your network, follow this sequence: 1. Turn off and unplug the modem. 2. Turn off the router. 3.

  • Page 136: Cannot Log In To The Router

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 To sync the router and the satellite: 1. Place the satellite in the same room as the router. Use this satellite location only during the sync process. 2. Connect the satellite to a power source. 3.

  • Page 137: Cannot Access The Internet

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 Cannot access the Internet Check your network and Internet connections: 1. Make sure that your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device is connected to your mesh network. 2. If you are connected to your mesh network but you cannot access the Internet, check to see if your Internet connection is working.

  • Page 138: Troubleshoot Internet Browsing

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 • Your ISP might check for your computer’s host name. Assign the computer host name of your ISP account as the account name on the Internet Setup page. • If your ISP allows only one Ethernet MAC address to connect to Internet and checks for your computer’s MAC address, do one of the following: Inform your ISP that you bought a new network device and ask them to use the router’s MAC address.

  • Page 139: Troubleshoot Pppoe

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 Troubleshoot PPPoE If you are using PPPoE, try troubleshooting your Internet connection. To troubleshoot a PPPoE connection: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens.

  • Page 140: Troubleshoot Your Network Using The Ping Utility

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 If you disabled the router’s SSID broadcast, then your WiFi network is hidden and does not display in the list of networks that your computer or WiFi device finds. (By default, SSID broadcast is enabled.) •...

  • Page 141: Test The Path From A Windows-Based Computer To A Remote Device

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 If the path is working, you see this message: Reply from < IP address >: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx If the path is not working, you see this message: Request timed out If the path is not functioning correctly, you might be experiencing one of the following problems: •...
  • Page 142 Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 • If your ISP assigned a host name to your computer, enter that host name as the account name on the Internet Setup page. • Your ISP might be rejecting the Ethernet MAC addresses of all but one of your computers.

  • Page 143: Chapter 12 Supplemental Information

    Supplemental Information This appendix covers the following topics: • Factory settings • Technical specifications...

  • Page 144: Factory Settings

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 Factory settings You can return your router or satellite to its factory settings. Use the end of a paper clip or a similar object to press and hold the Reset button on the back of the router or satellite for at least seven seconds until the router or satellite LED blinks.

  • Page 145: Factory Settings For Satellite Model Ms80

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 Table 4. Factory default settings for the router (Continued) Feature Default Setting Firewall Inbound (communications coming Disabled in from the Internet) Outbound (communications going Enabled (all) out to the Internet) Source MAC filtering Disabled WiFi WiFi communication Enabled SSID name...
  • Page 146 Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 Table 5. Factory default settings for the satellite (Continued) Feature Default Setting Internet connection WAN MAC address Use default hardware address WAN MTU size 1500 Port speed AutoSensing Local network (LAN) LAN IP 192.168.1.250 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 DHCP server Disabled...

  • Page 147: Technical Specifications

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 Technical specifications The following are the technical specifications for your router and satellite Technical specifications for router model MR80 The following table shows the technical specifications for the router. Table 6. Technical specifications for the router Feature Description Data and routing protocols...

  • Page 148: Technical Specifications For Satellite Model Ms80

    Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 Table 6. Technical specifications for the router (Continued) Feature Description Maximum number of Limited by the amount of WiFi network traffic generated by computers per wireless each node (typically 50–70 nodes) network 2.4 GHz: 127 5 GHz (front haul): 127 Operating frequency range 2.4 GHz:...
  • Page 149 Nighthawk Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 Table 7. Technical specifications for the satellite (Continued) Feature Description Electromagnetic emissions FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class B IECS-003, Class B EN 55032, EN 55035, Class B AS/NZS CISPR 32, Class B RJ-45 port supporting 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T WiFi Maximum wireless signal rate complies with the IEEE 802.11...

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