NETGEAR Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System Manual de usuario

User Manual

Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System

NETGEAR, Inc.

350 E. Plumeria DriveJanuary 2020

San Jose, CA 95134, USA202-12018-02

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Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System

Contents

Chapter 1 Overview

Router hardware and LED overview...................................................8

Router hardware features................................................................8

Router LED behavior........................................................................9

Satellite hardware and LED overview..............................................10

Satellite hardware features...........................................................10

Satellite LED behavior...................................................................11

Router and Satellite labels.................................................................11

Connect your router...........................................................................12

Place your satellite..............................................................................13

Sync your satellite with your router..................................................13

Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router

Connect to the network.....................................................................16

Connect to the network using a wired connection....................16

Find and connect to the WiFi network........................................16

WiFi connection using WPS..........................................................16

Types of logins....................................................................................17

Use a web browser to access the router..........................................17

Automatic Internet Setup..............................................................17

Install and manage your Mesh system with the Nighthawk app...19

Change the language........................................................................20

Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings

Use the Internet Setup Wizard..........................................................22

Manually set up the Internet connection.........................................22

Specify an Internet connection without a login..........................22

Specify an Internet connection that uses a login.......................24

Specify IPv6 Internet connections....................................................25

Requirements for entering IPv6 addresses.................................26

Use auto detect for an IPv6 Internet connection........................26

Set up an IPv6 6to4 tunnel Internet connection.........................27

Set up an IPv6 pass-through Internet connection......................29

Set up an IPv6 fixed Internet connection....................................29

Set up an IPv6 DHCP Internet connection..................................31

Set up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet connection..................................32

Use auto config for an IPv6 Internet connection........................34

Set up an IPv6 6rd Internet connection.......................................35

Manage the MTU size.........................................................................37

MTU concepts.................................................................................37

Change the MTU size....................................................................38

Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet

Enable access control to allow or block access to the Internet....41

Manage network access control lists...............................................42

Use keywords to block Internet sites...............................................43

Block services from the Internet.......................................................45

Delete keywords from the blocked list............................................46

Prevent blocking on a trusted computer.........................................46

Schedule when to block Internet sites and services......................47

Set up security event email notifications.........................................48

Chapter 5 Optimize Performance

Use Dynamic QoS to optimize Internet traffic management........51

Enable Dynamic QoS.....................................................................51

Enable or disable the automatic QoS database update...........52

Manually update the dynamic QoS database............................52

Improve network connections with Universal Plug and Play........53

Enable or disable AX WiFi.................................................................54

Chapter 6 Manage Network Settings

View or change the WAN settings....................................................57

Set up a default DMZ server..............................................................58

Change the Router’s Device Name..................................................59

Change the LAN TCP/IP settings......................................................59

Specify the IP addresses that the router assigns............................61

Disable the DHCP server feature in the router...............................62

Manage reserved LAN IP addresses................................................63

Reserve an IP address....................................................................63

Edit a reserved IP address............................................................64

Delete a reserved IP address entry..............................................64

Use the WPS wizard for WiFi connections.......................................65

Change the WiFi password or the WiFi security.............................66

Set up the router as a WiFi access point..........................................67

Set up a bridge for a port group or VLAN tag group....................68

Set up a bridge for a port group..................................................68

Set up a bridge for a VLAN tag group........................................69

Set up an IPTV port........................................................................70

Manage custom static routes............................................................71

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Set up a static route.......................................................................72

Edit a static route...........................................................................73

Delete a static route.......................................................................73

Enable or disable implicit beamforming.........................................74

Chapter 7 Manage Your Router

Update the router and satellite firmware........................................76

Check for firmware updates.........................................................76

Manually update the firmware.....................................................77

Manually update satellite firmware..............................................77

Manually update router firmware................................................78

Change the admin password............................................................79

Enable admin password reset...........................................................79

Reset the admin password................................................................80

View information about the router and the Internet and WiFi

settings.................................................................................................81

Display the statistics of the Internet port.........................................82

Check the Internet connection status..............................................83

View and manage logs of router activity.........................................84

View devices currently on the network............................................85

Monitor Internet traffic.......................................................................85

Manage the router configuration file...............................................87

Back up the settings.......................................................................87

Erase the settings...........................................................................87

Restore the settings.......................................................................88

Remote access....................................................................................89

Set up remote management........................................................89

Use remote access.........................................................................90

Remotely access your router using the Nighthawk app................90

Return the router or satellite to its factory default settings...........91

Use the Reset button.....................................................................91

Erase the settings...........................................................................91

Chapter 8 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering

Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server.....................................94

Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local Server...................................94

Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service.....................................95

Edit a Port Forwarding Service.....................................................96

Delete a Port Forwarding Entry....................................................97

Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public...........97

How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule............98

Port Triggering....................................................................................98

Add a Port Triggering Service......................................................99

Enable Port Triggering................................................................100

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Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat port

triggering......................................................................................100

Chapter 9 Use VPN to Access Your Network

Set up a VPN connection.................................................................103

Specify VPN Service in the Router..................................................103

Install OpenVPN Software...............................................................104

Install OpenVPN Software on Your Windows Computer.......104

Install OpenVPN Software on Your Mac Computer................107

Install OpenVPN Software on an iOS Device...........................108

Install OpenVPN Software on an Android Device...................108

Use a VPN Tunnel on Your Windows Computer..........................109

Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home......................111

Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router.....................111

Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router.......................112

Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home..113

Chapter 10 Troubleshooting

Quick Tips..........................................................................................115

Sequence to Restart Your Network...........................................115

WiFi Settings.................................................................................115

Network Settings..........................................................................115

The Router and Satellite Do Not Sync...........................................115

Cannot Log In to the Router............................................................116

Cannot Access the Internet.............................................................117

Troubleshoot Internet Browsing.....................................................118

Troubleshoot PPPoE........................................................................118

Troubleshoot WiFi Connectivity.....................................................119

Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility......................120

Test the LAN Path to Your Router..............................................120

Test the Path From Your Computer to a Remote Device.......121

Chapter 11 Supplemental Information

Factory Settings................................................................................124

Factory Settings for Router Model MR60..................................124

Factory Settings for Satellite Model MS60...............................125

Technical Specifications..................................................................127

Technical Specifications for Router Model MR60....................127

Technical Specifications for Satellite Model MS60..................129

Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System

Overview

The Mesh WiFi 6 router (model MR60) connects to your modem or gateway. The Mesh

WiFi 6 satellite (model MS60) connects to the Mesh WiFi 6 router and extends the WiFi

signal throughout your home.

This manual describes how to manage your Mesh WiFi 6 system from your router web

interface. You can manage your satellite from the router web interface.

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Router hardware and LED overview

• Satellite hardware and LED overview

• Router and Satellite labels

• Connect your router

• Place your satellite

• Sync your satellite with your router

For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website

at https://www.netgear.com/support/.

Note: This manual supports the Mesh WiFi 6 router (model MR60) and Mesh WiFi 6

satellite (model MS60). This manual also supports any Mesh WiFi 6 system kits.

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.

12 3 4 5 6

Figure 1. Router front and back views

1. Router LED

2. Ethernet port

3. Internet port

4. Power connector

5. Reset button

6. Sync button

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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

DescriptionLED color

The router LED pulses white for one of the following reasons:

•You connected the power adapter to the router. Now the router is booting and

attempting to sync with the satellite.

•You pressed the Sync button and the router is attempting to sync with the satellite.

•You pressed the Reset button and the router is resetting to its factory default settings.

Pulsing white

The router finished booting, is connected to the Internet, and is working normally. This

color stays on all the time if the router is working normally.

Solid blue

The router is unable to connect to the Internet.Solid amber

The router's firmware is corrupted.Pulsing amber

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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.

12 3 4 5

Figure 2. Satellite front and back views

1. Satellite LED

2. Ethernet port

3. Power connector

4. Reset button

5. Sync button

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