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NETGEAR Nighthawk RS500 User Manual (189 pages)
WiFi 7 Tri-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
10
Additional Documentation
10
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup
11
Unpack Your Router
12
Front Panel Leds and Buttons
12
Rear Panel
15
Router Label
16
Position Your Router
17
Cable Your Router
18
Chapter 3 Connect to the Router Network and Access the Router
20
Connect to the Router Network
21
Connect to the Router Wifi Network
21
Connect to the Router Using a Wired Connection
21
Types of Logins
22
Use a Web Browser to Access the Router
22
Automatic Internet Setup
22
Log in to the Router after You Set up the Router
24
Change the Language
25
Install and Manage Your Router with the Nighthawk App
25
Chapter 4 Specify Your Internet Settings
27
Use the Setup Wizard
28
Manually Set up the Internet Connection
29
Set an Internet Connection Without a Login
29
Set a Pppoe Internet Connection
31
Set a PPTP or L2TP Internet Connection
32
About High-Speed Internet Connections and Internet Port Aggregation
34
Get Multi-Gigabit Internet with Internet Port Aggregation
35
Set an Ipv6 Internet Connection
36
Types of Ipv6 Internet Connections
36
Requirements for Entering Ipv6 Addresses
37
Use Auto Detect for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
37
Set a 6To4 Tunnel Ipv6 Internet Connection
38
Set a Pass-Through Ipv6 Internet Connection
40
Set a Fixed Ipv6 Internet Connection
41
Set a DHCP Ipv6 Internet Connection
42
Set a Pppoe Ipv6 Internet Connection
44
Use Auto Config for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
46
Set a 6Rd Ipv6 Internet Connection
47
Manage the MTU Size
49
MTU Concepts
49
Change the MTU Size
50
Chapter 5 Control Access to the Internet
52
NETGEAR Armor
53
Activate Armor Using the Nighthawk App
53
Network Access Control List
53
Enable the Network Access Control List, Set the Access Rule, and Allow or Block Connected Devices
54
Manage Allowed Devices Currently Not on the Network
56
Manage Blocked Devices Currently Not on the Network
58
Block Internet Sites and Services
59
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites
59
Delete Keywords from the Blocked List
61
Prevent Blocking on a Trusted Computer
61
Block Services from the Internet
62
Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services
63
Set up Security Event Email Notifications
64
Chapter 6 Manage Wifi Settings
66
Change Your Country or Region
67
Disable or Reenable Smart Connect
67
Hide or Broadcast the SSID for a Wifi Network
68
Enable or Disable 20/40 Mhz Coexistence for the 2.4 Ghz Radio
69
Change the Name for a Wifi Network
70
Change the Wifi Password or the Wifi Security
70
Change the 2.4 Ghz, 5 Ghz, or 6 Ghz Wifi Channel
72
Change the Wifi Mode
73
Set up a Guest Wifi Network
74
Manage Advanced Wifi Settings
76
Set up a Wifi Schedule
76
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
Enable Qos
103
Set the Internet Bandwidth for Your Router
103
Update the Qos Database
104
Manage Wi-Fi Multimedia Qos
105
Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play
106
Chapter 9 Manage and Monitor Your Router
108
Update the Router Firmware
109
Check for New Firmware and Update the Router
109
Manually Upload Firmware to the Router
110
Manage the Firmware Update Settings
111
Change the Admin Password
111
Enable Admin Password Reset
112
Reset the Admin Password
113
Use HTTPS to Access the Router
114
Change the Router's Device Name
114
Manage the Router Configuration File
115
Back up the Settings
115
Restore the Settings
116
Erase the Settings
116
Monitor the Router and Network
117
View Information about the Router and the Internet and Wifi Settings
117
View Devices Currently on the Network
118
View and Manage Logs of Router Activity
119
View the Internet Connection Status or Renew the Connection
120
View the Pppoe Internet Connection Status or Renew the Connection
122
View the Packet Statistics of the Internet and LAN Ports and Wifi Networks
122
Monitor, Meter, and Control Internet Traffic
123
Start the Traffic Meter Without Traffic Volume Restrictions
124
Restrict Internet Traffic by Volume
124
Restrict Internet Traffic by Connection Time
126
View the Internet Traffic Volume and Statistics
127
Unblock the Traffic Meter after the Traffic Limit Is Reached
127
Set the NTP Server
128
Set Your Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time
129
Set up the Router as a Wifi Access Point
130
Return the Router to Router Mode
131
Manage LED Blinking or Turn off Leds
131
Connect to Your Router with Anywhere Access
132
Return the Router to Its Factory Default Settings
133
Use the Reset Button
133
Erase the Settings
134
Chapter 10 Share a USB Storage Device Attached to the Router
135
USB Device Requirements
136
Connect a USB Storage Device to the Router
136
Display Network Folders on a Storage Device
137
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router
138
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router from a Windows-Based Computer
138
Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive
138
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router from a Mac
139
Manage Access to a USB Storage Device
140
Enable FTP Access Within Your Network
142
Change a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device
143
Add a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device
144
Safely Remove a USB Storage Device
145
Change the Media Server Settings or Rescan Media Files
145
Set up and Manage Dynamic DNS
148
Set up a New Dynamic DNS Account
148
Use a Dynamic DNS Account that You Already Have
149
Manage Your Existing NETGEAR or No-IP Dynamic DNS Account
150
Your Personal FTP Server
151
Set up Your Personal FTP Server: Overview of Steps
151
Set up FTP Access through the Internet
151
Set up HTTPS Access through the Internet
152
Access a USB Storage Device through the Internet
153
Chapter 12 Use Openvpn to Access Your Network
155
About VPN Connections
156
LAN IP Addressing in VPN Networks
156
Enable Openvpn Service on the Router
157
Install Openvpn Software on a VPN Client
158
Install Openvpn Software on a Windows-Based Computer
159
Install Openvpn Software on a Mac
160
Install Openvpn Software on an Ios Device
161
Install Openvpn Software on an Android Device
162
Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home
163
Allow VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
163
Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
164
Chapter 13 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
166
Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server
167
Forward Incoming Traffic to a Local Server
167
Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service or Application
168
Change a Port Forwarding Rule
169
Remove a Port Forwarding Rule
170
Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public
170
How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule
171
Manage Port Triggering
171
Add a Port Triggering Rule
172
Change a Port Triggering Rule
173
Remove a Port Triggering Rule
174
Set the Time-Out Period for Port Triggering
175
Disable an Individual Port Triggering Rule
175
Disable Port Triggering
176
Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat
177
Chapter 14 Troubleshooting
178
Quick Tips
179
Sequence to Restart Your Network
179
Check the Power Adapter and Ethernet Cable Connections
179
Check the Wifi Settings
179
Check the Network Settings
180
Reboot the Router from Its Router Web Interface
180
Troubleshoot with the Leds
181
Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered on
181
Power LED Is off
181
Power LED Stays Solid Amber or Blinking Amber
181
Internet or Ethernet LAN Port Leds Are off
182
Wifi LED Is off
182
You Cannot Log in to the Router
182
You Cannot Access the Internet
184
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing
186
Changes Are Not Saved
186
Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity
186
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility
187
Test the LAN Path to Your Router
187
Test the Path from a Windows-Based Computer to a Remote Device
188
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