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NETGEAR Nighthawk RS150v1 User Manual (186 pages)
Nighthawk WiFi 7 Dual-Band Router
Brand:
NETGEAR
| Category:
Network Router
| Size: 7 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1 Introduction
9
What Is Wifi 7
11
Additional Documentation
11
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup
12
Unpack Your Router
13
Front Panel Leds and Buttons
13
Rear Panel
16
Router Label
17
Position Your Router
18
Cable Your Router
19
Chapter 3 Connect to the Router Network and Access the Router
21
Connect to the Router Network
22
Connect to the Router Wifi Network
22
Connect to the Router Using a Wired Connection
22
Types of Logins
23
Use a Web Browser to Access the Router
23
Automatic Internet Setup
23
Log in to the Router after You Set up the Router
25
Change the Language
26
Install and Manage Your Router with the Nighthawk App
26
Chapter 4 Specify Your Internet Settings
28
Use the Setup Wizard
29
Manually Set up the Internet Connection
30
Set an Internet Connection Without a Login
30
Set a Pppoe Internet Connection
32
Set a PPTP or L2TP Internet Connection
33
About High-Speed Internet Connections and Internet Port Aggregation
35
Get Multi-Gigabit Internet with Internet Port Aggregation
36
Set an Ipv6 Internet Connection
37
Types of Ipv6 Internet Connections
37
Requirements for Entering Ipv6 Addresses
38
Use Auto Detect for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
38
Set a 6To4 Tunnel Ipv6 Internet Connection
39
Set a Pass-Through Ipv6 Internet Connection
41
Set a Fixed Ipv6 Internet Connection
42
Set a DHCP Ipv6 Internet Connection
43
Set a Pppoe Ipv6 Internet Connection
45
Use Auto Config for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
47
Set a 6Rd Ipv6 Internet Connection
48
Manage the MTU Size
50
MTU Concepts
50
Change the MTU Size
51
Chapter 5 Control Access to the Internet
53
NETGEAR Armor
54
Activate Armor Using the Nighthawk App
54
Network Access Control List
54
Enable the Network Access Control List, Set the Access Rule, and Allow or Block Connected Devices
55
Manage Allowed Devices Currently Not on the Network
57
Manage Blocked Devices Currently Not on the Network
59
Block Internet Sites and Services
60
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites
60
Delete Keywords from the Blocked List
62
Prevent Blocking on a Trusted Computer
62
Block Services from the Internet
63
Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services
64
Set up Security Event Email Notifications
65
Chapter 6 Manage Wifi Settings
67
Change Your Country or Region
68
Disable or Reenable Smart Connect
68
Hide or Broadcast the SSID for a Wifi Network
69
Enable or Disable 20/40 Mhz Coexistence for the 2.4 Ghz Radio
70
Change the Name for a Wifi Network
71
Change the Wifi Password or the Wifi Security Option
71
Change the 2.4 Ghz or 5 Ghz Wifi Channel
73
Change the Wifi Mode
74
Set up a Guest Wifi Network
74
Manage Advanced Wifi Settings
76
Set up a Wifi Schedule
77
Enable or Disable MU-MIMO
77
Change the Fragmentation Length, CTS/RTS Threshold, or Preamble Mode for a Radio
78
Use the WPS Wizard for Wifi Connections
79
Use the WPS Wizard with the Push Button
80
Use the WPS Wizard with a PIN
80
Chapter 7 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings
82
Manage the WAN Settings
83
Change the WAN Security Settings
83
Set up a Default DMZ Server
84
Manage IGMP Proxying
85
Manage NAT Filtering
85
Manage the SIP Application-Level Gateway
86
Change the LAN IP Address Settings or RIP Settings
87
Set the IP Addresses that the Router Assigns
88
Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router
89
Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses
90
Reserve an IP Address
90
Edit a Reserved IP Address
91
Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry
92
Manage Custom Static Routes
92
Set up a Static Route
93
Edit a Static Route
94
Delete a Static Route
95
Set up an IPTV Port or a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group
95
Set up a Bridge for a Port Group
96
Set up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group
97
Manage Ethernet LAN Port Aggregation to a LAN Device
98
Set up LAN Port Aggregation to a LAN Device
99
View or Change the Router LAN Port Aggregation Mode
100
Chapter 8 Optimize Performance
102
Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play
103
Chapter 9 Manage and Monitor Your Router
105
Update the Router Firmware
106
Check for New Firmware and Update the Router
106
Manually Upload Firmware to the Router
107
Manage the Firmware Update Settings
108
Change the Admin Password
108
Enable Admin Password Reset
109
Reset the Admin Password
110
Use HTTPS to Access the Router
111
Change the Router's Device Name
111
Manage the Router Configuration File
112
Back up the Settings
112
Restore the Settings
113
Erase the Settings
113
Monitor the Router and Network
114
View Information about the Router and the Internet and Wifi Settings
114
View Devices Currently on the Network
115
View and Manage Logs of Router Activity
116
View the Internet Connection Status or Renew the Connection
117
View the Pppoe Internet Connection Status or Renew the Connection
119
View the Packet Statistics of the Internet and LAN Ports and Wifi Networks
119
Monitor, Meter, and Control Internet Traffic
120
Start the Traffic Meter Without Traffic Volume Restrictions
121
Restrict Internet Traffic by Volume
121
Restrict Internet Traffic by Connection Time
123
View the Internet Traffic Volume and Statistics
124
Unblock the Traffic Meter after the Traffic Limit Is Reached
124
Set the NTP Server
125
Set Your Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time
126
Set up the Router as a Wifi Access Point
127
Return the Router to Router Mode
128
Manage LED Blinking or Turn off Leds
128
Connect to Your Router with Anywhere Access
129
Return the Router to Its Factory Default Settings
130
Use the Reset Button
130
Erase the Settings
131
Chapter 10 Share a USB Storage Device Attached to the Router
132
USB Device Requirements
133
Connect a USB Storage Device to the Router
133
Display Network Folders on a Storage Device
134
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router
135
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router from a Windows-Based Computer
135
Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive
135
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router from a Mac
136
Manage Access to a USB Storage Device
137
Enable FTP Access Within Your Network
139
Change a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device
140
Add a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device
141
Safely Remove a USB Storage Device
142
Change the Media Server Settings or Rescan Media Files
142
Set up and Manage Dynamic DNS
145
Set up a New Dynamic DNS Account
145
Use a Dynamic DNS Account that You Already Have
146
Manage Your Existing NETGEAR or No-IP Dynamic DNS Account
147
Your Personal FTP Server
148
Set up Your Personal FTP Server: Overview of Steps
148
Set up FTP Access through the Internet
148
Set up HTTPS Access through the Internet
149
Access a USB Storage Device through the Internet
150
Chapter 12 Use Openvpn to Access Your Network
152
About VPN Connections
153
LAN IP Addressing in VPN Networks
153
Enable Openvpn Service on the Router
154
Install Openvpn Software on a VPN Client
155
Install Openvpn Software on a Windows-Based Computer
156
Install Openvpn Software on a Mac
157
Install Openvpn Software on an Ios Device
158
Install Openvpn Software on an Android Device
159
Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home
160
Allow VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
160
Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
161
Chapter 13 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
163
Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server
164
Forward Incoming Traffic to a Local Server
164
Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service or Application
165
Change a Port Forwarding Rule
166
Remove a Port Forwarding Rule
167
Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public
167
How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule
168
Manage Port Triggering
168
Add a Port Triggering Rule
169
Change a Port Triggering Rule
170
Remove a Port Triggering Rule
171
Set the Time-Out Period for Port Triggering
172
Disable an Individual Port Triggering Rule
172
Disable Port Triggering
173
Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat
174
Chapter 14 Troubleshooting
175
Quick Tips
176
Sequence to Restart Your Network
176
Check the Power Adapter and Ethernet Cable Connections
176
Check the Wifi Settings
176
Check the Network Settings
177
Reboot the Router from Its Router Web Interface
177
Troubleshoot with the Leds
178
Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered on
178
Power LED Is off
178
Power LED Stays Solid Amber or Blinking Amber
178
Internet or Ethernet LAN Port Leds Are off
179
Wifi LED Is off
179
You Cannot Log in to the Router
179
You Cannot Access the Internet
181
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing
183
Changes Are Not Saved
183
Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity
183
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility
184
Test the LAN Path to Your Router
184
Test the Path from a Windows-Based Computer to a Remote Device
185
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NETGEAR Nighthawk RS150v1 User Manual (196 pages)
WiFi 7 Dual-Band Router
Brand:
NETGEAR
| Category:
Network Router
| Size: 7 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1 Introduction
9
What Is Wifi 7
11
Additional Documentation
11
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup
12
Unpack Your Router
13
Front Panel Leds and Buttons
13
Rear Panel
16
Router Label
17
Position Your Router
18
Cable Your Router
19
Chapter 3 Connect to the Router Network and Access the Router
21
Connect to the Router Network
22
Connect to the Router Wifi Network
22
Connect to the Router Using a Wired Connection
22
Types of Logins
23
Use a Web Browser to Access the Router
23
Automatic Internet Setup
23
Log in to the Router after You Set up the Router
25
Change the Language
26
Install and Manage Your Router with the Nighthawk App
26
Chapter 4 Specify Your Internet Settings
28
Use the Setup Wizard
29
Manually Set up the Internet Connection
30
Set an Internet Connection Without a Login
30
Set a Pppoe Internet Connection
32
Set a PPTP or L2TP Internet Connection
33
About High-Speed Internet Connections and Internet Port Aggregation
35
Get Multi-Gigabit Internet with Internet Port Aggregation
36
Set an Ipv6 Internet Connection
37
Types of Ipv6 Internet Connections
37
Requirements for Entering Ipv6 Addresses
38
Use Auto Detect for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
38
Set a 6To4 Tunnel Ipv6 Internet Connection
39
Set a Pass-Through Ipv6 Internet Connection
41
Set a Fixed Ipv6 Internet Connection
42
Set a DHCP Ipv6 Internet Connection
43
Set a Pppoe Ipv6 Internet Connection
45
Use Auto Config for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
47
Set a 6Rd Ipv6 Internet Connection
48
Manage the MTU Size
50
MTU Concepts
50
Change the MTU Size
51
Chapter 5 Control Access to the Internet
53
NETGEAR Armor
54
Activate Armor Using the Nighthawk App
54
Network Access Control List
54
Enable the Network Access Control List, Set the Access Rule, and Allow or Block Connected Devices
55
Manage Allowed Devices Currently Not on the Network
57
Manage Blocked Devices Currently Not on the Network
59
Block Internet Sites and Services
60
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites
60
Delete Keywords from the Blocked List
62
Prevent Blocking on a Trusted Computer
62
Block Services from the Internet
63
Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services
64
Set up Security Event Email Notifications
65
Chapter 6 Manage Wifi Settings
67
Change the Name for a Wifi Network
68
Change the Wifi Password or the Wifi Security Option
68
Set up WPA/WPA2 Enterprise Wifi Security
70
Hide or Broadcast the SSID for a Wifi Network
71
Enable or Disable AX Wifi
72
Enable or Disable OFDMA
73
Enable or Disable Smart Connect
74
Enable or Disable 20/40 Mhz Coexistence for the 2.4 Ghz Radio
74
Change the Wifi Mode
75
Change the Wifi Mode if AX Wifi Is Enabled
75
Change the Wifi Mode if AX Wifi Is Disabled
77
Change the 2.4 Ghz or 5 Ghz Wifi Channel
78
Change Your Country or Region
79
Set up a Guest Wifi Network
79
Manage Advanced Wifi Settings
81
Enable or Disable a Wifi Radio
81
Set up a Wifi Schedule
82
Enable or Disable Implicit Beamforming
83
Enable or Disable MU-MIMO
84
Enable or Disable PMF
84
Enable or Disable Airtime Fairness
85
Change the CTS/RTS Threshold or Preamble Mode for a Radio
86
Use the WPS Wizard for Wifi Connections
87
Use the WPS Wizard with the Push Button
87
Use the WPS Wizard with a PIN
88
Chapter 7 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings
89
Manage the WAN Settings
90
Change the WAN Security Settings
90
Set up a Default DMZ Server
91
Manage IGMP Proxying
92
Manage NAT Filtering
92
Manage the SIP Application-Level Gateway
93
Change the LAN IP Address Settings or RIP Settings
94
Set the IP Addresses that the Router Assigns
95
Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router
96
Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses
97
Reserve an IP Address
97
Edit a Reserved IP Address
98
Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry
99
Manage Custom Static Routes
99
Set up a Static Route
100
Edit a Static Route
101
Delete a Static Route
102
Set up an IPTV Port or a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group
102
Set up a Bridge for a Port Group
103
Set up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group
104
Manage Ethernet LAN Port Aggregation to a LAN Device
105
Set up LAN Port Aggregation to a LAN Device
106
View or Change the Router LAN Port Aggregation Mode
107
Chapter 8 Optimize Performance
109
Enable Qos
110
Set the Internet Bandwidth for Your Router
110
Update the Qos Database
111
Manage Wi-Fi Multimedia Qos
112
Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play
113
Chapter 9 Manage and Monitor Your Router
115
Update the Router Firmware
116
Check for New Firmware and Update the Router
116
Manually Upload Firmware to the Router
117
Manage the Firmware Update Settings
118
Change the Admin Password
118
Enable Admin Password Reset
119
Reset the Admin Password
120
Use HTTPS to Access the Router
121
Change the Router's Device Name
121
Manage the Router Configuration File
122
Back up the Settings
122
Restore the Settings
123
Erase the Settings
123
Monitor the Router and Network
124
View Information about the Router and the Internet and Wifi Settings
124
View Devices Currently on the Network
125
View and Manage Logs of Router Activity
126
View the Internet Connection Status or Renew the Connection
127
View the Pppoe Internet Connection Status or Renew the Connection
129
View the Packet Statistics of the Internet and LAN Ports and Wifi Networks
129
Monitor, Meter, and Control Internet Traffic
130
Start the Traffic Meter Without Traffic Volume Restrictions
131
Restrict Internet Traffic by Volume
131
Restrict Internet Traffic by Connection Time
133
View the Internet Traffic Volume and Statistics
134
Unblock the Traffic Meter after the Traffic Limit Is Reached
134
Set the NTP Server
135
Set Your Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time
136
Set up the Router as a Wifi Access Point
137
Return the Router to Router Mode
138
Manage LED Blinking or Turn off Leds
138
Connect to Your Router with Anywhere Access
139
Return the Router to Its Factory Default Settings
140
Use the Reset Button
140
Erase the Settings
141
Chapter 10 Share a USB Storage Device Attached to the Router
142
USB Device Requirements
143
Connect a USB Storage Device to the Router
143
Display Network Folders on a Storage Device
144
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router
145
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router from a Windows-Based Computer
145
Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive
145
Manage Access to a USB Storage Device
147
Change a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device
150
Add a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device
151
Safely Remove a USB Storage Device
152
Set up and Manage Dynamic DNS
155
Set up a New Dynamic DNS Account
155
Install Openvpn Software on a Windows-Based Computer
166
Install Openvpn Software on an Ios Device
168
Install Openvpn Software on an Android Device
169
Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home
170
Allow VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
170
Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
171
Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
173
Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service or Application
175
Change a Port Forwarding Rule
176
Remove a Port Forwarding Rule
177
Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public
177
How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule
178
Manage Port Triggering
178
Add a Port Triggering Rule
179
Change a Port Triggering Rule
180
Remove a Port Triggering Rule
181
Disable Port Triggering
183
Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat
184
Troubleshooting
185
Quick Tips
186
Sequence to Restart Your Network
186
Check the Network Settings
187
Troubleshoot with the Leds
188
Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered on
188
Power Led Is off
188
You Cannot Log in to the Router
189
You Cannot Access the Internet
191
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing
193
Changes Are Not Saved
193
Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity
193
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility
194
Test the Lan Path to Your Router
194
Test the Path from a Windows-Based Computer to a Remote Device
195
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