Netgear Nighthawk AX5400 (RAX50-100EUS) user manual

Contents

1. 1. Hardware Setupp. 8

   Hardware Setup This chapter contains the following sections: • Unpack your router • Top panel LEDs and buttons • Rear panel • Router label • Attach and…

2. 2. Connect to the Network and Access the Routerp. 17

   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…

3. 3. Specify Your Internet Settingsp. 23

   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…

4. 4. Control Access to the Internetp. 42

   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…

5. 5. Manage Network Settingsp. 52

   Manage Network Settings The router comes ready for WiFi, Ethernet, and USB connections. You can customize the router’s network settings. We recommend that you…

6. 6. Optimize Performancep. 85

   Optimize Performance You can set up the router to optimize performance for applications such as Internet gaming, high-definition video streaming, and VoIP…

7. 7. Manage Your Routerp. 92

   Manage Your Router This chapter describes the router settings for administering and maintaining your router and home network. The chapter contains the…

8. 8. Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Routerp. 112

   Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router This chapter describes how to access and manage storage devices attached to your router. ReadySHARE lets you…

9. 9. Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internetp. 121

   Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet With Dynamic DNS, you can use the Internet to access USB devices attached to the router’s…

10. 10. Use VPN to Access Your Networkp. 127

    Use VPN to Access Your Network You can use OpenVPN software to remotely access your router using virtual private networking (VPN). This chapter explains how to…

11. 11. Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggeringp. 140

    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…

12. 12. Troubleshootingp. 149

    Troubleshooting This chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might experience with your router. If you do not find the…

13. 13. Supplemental Informationp. 159

    Supplemental Information This chapter includes technical information about your router. The chapter covers the following topics: • Factory Settings on page 160…