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Summarization of Contents
Chapter 1 Overview
Router hardware and LED overview
Overview of router hardware features and LED behavior.
Satellite hardware and LED overview
Overview of satellite hardware features and LED behavior.
Router and satellite labels
Details about labels on router and satellite for identification.
Connect your router
Steps to power on and connect the router to a modem.
Place your satellite
Guidance on optimal placement of the satellite for signal strength.
Sync your satellite with your router
Procedure to synchronize the satellite with the router for mesh operation.
Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router
Connect to the network
Methods for connecting devices to the router via wired or WiFi.
Types of logins
Details on different types of login credentials for the router.
Use a web browser to access the router
Instructions for accessing router settings through a web browser.
Log in to the router
Steps to access the router's web interface using admin credentials.
Install and manage your mesh system with the Nighthawk app
How to use the Nighthawk app for installation and management.
Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings
Use the Internet Setup Wizard
Guide to using the wizard for automatic router setup.
Manually set up the Internet connection
Steps to manually configure the router's Internet connection settings.
Specify IPv6 Internet connections
Configuration options for IPv6 Internet connections.
Manage the MTU size
Configuration of the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) size.
Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet
Activate and manage NETGEAR Armor using the Nighthawk app
How to activate and manage NETGEAR Armor security features.
Network access control list
Managing device access to the network using MAC addresses.
Manage allowed devices currently not on the network
How to manage devices not currently connected but allowed access.
Manage blocked devices currently not on the network
How to manage devices not currently connected but blocked from access.
Use keywords to block Internet sites
Blocking specific websites using keyword filtering.
Schedule when to block Internet sites and services
Setting a schedule for blocking internet access.
Chapter 5 Optimize Performance
Use Dynamic QoS to optimize Internet traffic management
Configuring Quality of Service for better traffic prioritization.
Improve network connections with Universal Plug and Play
Enabling UPnP for easier device and service discovery.
Chapter 6 Manage WiFi Settings
Change the WiFi password or the WiFi security
Modifying the network name (SSID) and security settings.
Set up a guest WiFi network
Creating a separate WiFi network for visitors.
Hide your mesh network’s SSID
Disabling broadcast of the WiFi network name for privacy.
Generate a new backhaul password
Creating a new security key for router-satellite communication.
Enable or disable AX WiFi
Configuring AX WiFi features to enhance network capacity and speed.
Chapter 7 Manage Network Settings
View or change the WAN settings
Configuring Wide Area Network (Internet) connection parameters.
Change the LAN IP address settings
Modifying the router's local network IP address and subnet.
Manage reserved LAN IP addresses
Assigning static IP addresses to specific devices.
Set up the router as a WiFi access point
Configuring the router to function as a wireless access point.
Set up a bridge for a port group or VLAN tag group
Configuring VLAN tags for IPTV and Internet traffic separation.
Set up an IPTV port
Configuring a dedicated port for IPTV service access.
Manage custom static routes
Manually configuring network routes for specific traffic paths.
Chapter 8 Manage your Router and Satellite
Update the router and satellite firmware
Process for updating the router and satellite software.
Change the admin password
Changing the password used to log into the router's web interface.
Reset the admin password
Procedures for resetting the admin password if forgotten.
Check the Internet connection status
Verifying the current status of the router's internet connection.
View devices currently on the mesh network
Listing all devices connected to the mesh WiFi system.
Set up and manage Dynamic DNS
Configuring Dynamic DNS for remote network access.
Return the router or satellite to its factory default settings
Resetting the device to its original factory configuration.
Chapter 9 Use OpenVPN to Access Your Network
About VPN connections
Understanding virtual private network concepts and usage.
Enable OpenVPN service in the router
Activating the OpenVPN server functionality on the router.
Install OpenVPN software on a VPN client
Steps to install OpenVPN client software on various devices.
Allow VPN client Internet access in the router
Configuring router to allow VPN clients access to home Internet service.
Block VPN client Internet access in the router
Restricting VPN clients from accessing the home network's Internet service.
Chapter 10 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
Manage port forwarding to a local server
Configuring rules to allow external access to local network services.
Add a custom port forwarding service
Creating custom port forwarding rules for non-standard applications.
Port triggering
Understanding and configuring dynamic port opening for specific applications.
Add a port triggering service
Setting up rules for dynamic opening of inbound ports based on outbound traffic.
Chapter 11 Troubleshooting
The router and satellite do not sync
Steps to resolve issues with router and satellite synchronization.
Cannot log in to the router
Solutions for problems preventing access to the router's web interface.
Cannot access the Internet
Troubleshooting steps when the router cannot connect to the internet.
Troubleshoot Internet browsing
Diagnosing and fixing issues with accessing websites.
Troubleshoot PPPoE
Steps to resolve problems with PPPoE internet connections.
Troubleshoot WiFi connectivity
Diagnosing and fixing issues with connecting to the WiFi network.
Chapter 12 Supplemental Information
Factory settings
Default configuration values for the router and satellite.
Factory settings for router model MR80
Default settings for the MR80 router.
Factory settings for satellite model MS80
Default settings for the MS80 satellite.
Technical specifications
Hardware and software details of the router and satellite.
Technical specifications for router model MR80
Technical details for the MR80 router.
Technical specifications for satellite model MS80
Technical details for the MS80 satellite.
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