Netgear R8300 Nighthawk X8 Ac5000 Smart Wifi Router User Manual

The Ethernet Port Aggregation Status displays.
Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings
The router is preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side and to act as a DHCP server.The router’s
default LAN IP configuration is as follows:
•LAN IP address. 192.168.1.1
•Subnet mask. 255.255.255.0
These addresses are part of the designated private address range for use in private networks and are suitable for
most applications. If your network requires a different IP addressing scheme, you can change these...

4.Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup.
Your router might display information that is different from this example.
5.In the IP Address field, type the IP address.
6.In the IP Subnet Mask, type the subnet mask of the router.
The IP address and subnet mask identify which addresses are local to a specific device and which must be
reached through a gateway or router.
7.Change the RIP settings.
Router Information Protocol (RIP) allows a router to exchange routing information with other routers.
a.Select the...

If you changed the LAN IP address of the router, you are disconnected when this change takes effect.
9.To reconnect, close your browser, relaunch it, and log in to the router.
Change the Router’s Device Name
The router’s default device name is based on its model number, which is R8300.This device name displays in the
file manager when you browse your network.
To change the router’s device name:
1.Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2.Enter...

The user name is admin.The default password is password.The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4.Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup.
Your router might display information that is different from this example.
5.Make sure that the Use Router as DHCP Server check box is selected.
6.Specify the range of IP addresses that the router assigns:
a.In the Starting IP Address field, type the lowest number in the range.
This IP address must be in the same subnet as the router....

Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses
When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer on the LAN, that computer always receives the same IP
address each time it accesses the router’s DHCP server. Assign reserved IP addresses to computers or servers
that require permanent IP settings.
Reserve an IP Address
To reserve an IP address:
1.Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2.Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3.Enter the router user name...

Edit a Reserved IP Address
To edit a reserved address entry:
1.Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2.Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3.Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is admin.The default password is password.The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4.Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup.
The LAN Setup page displays.
5.Select the radio button next to the reserved address....

The address is removed.
Custom Static Routes
Typically, you do not need to add static routes unless you use multiple routers or multiple IP subnets on your network.
As an example of when a static route is needed, consider the following case:
•Your main Internet access is through a cable modem to an ISP.
•Your home network includes an ISDN router for connecting to the company where you are employed.This
router’s address on your LAN is 192.168.1.100.
•Your company’s network address is 134.177.0.0.
When you...

The Static Routes page displays.
5.Click the Add button.
6.In the Route Name field, type a name for this static route (for identification purposes only).
7.So limit access to the LAN only, select the Private check box.
If the Private check box is selected, the static route is not reported in RIP.
8.Select the Active check box to make this route effective.
9.Type the IP address of the final destination.
10.Type the IP subnet mask for this destination.
If the destination is a single host, type...

Edit a Static Route
To edit a static route:
1.Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2.Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3.Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is admin.The default password is password.The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4.Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Static Routes.
The Static Routes page displays.
5.In the table, select the radio button for the route....

5.In the table, select the radio button for the route.
6.Click the Delete button.
The route is removed from the table.
Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group
Some devices, such as an IPTV, cannot function behind the router’s network address translation (NAT) service or
firewall. Based on what your Internet service provider (ISP) requires, for the device to connect to the ISP’s network
directly, you can enable the bridge between the device and the router’s Internet port or add new VLAN tag...