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    							Nighthawk X8
    AC5000 Tri-Band
    WiFi Router
    User Manual
    Model R8300
    April 2016
    202-11634-01
    350 E. Plumeria Drive
    San Jose, CA 95134
    USA 
    						
    							Support
    Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product.
    You can visit support.netgear.com to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and
    join our community.We recommend that you use only official NETGEAR support resources.
    Conformity
    For regulatory compliance information, visit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621.
    Compliance
    For regulatory compliance information, visit netgear.com/about/regulatory.
    See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.
    Trademarks
    © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks
    are used for reference purposes only.
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    							Contents
    Chapter 1 Hardware Setup
    Unpack Your Router...............................................................................................9
    Front View..............................................................................................................9
    USB Port on the Right Panel................................................................................11
    Rear Panel...........................................................................................................12
    Position Your Router.............................................................................................13
    Cable Your Router................................................................................................14
    How Active Antennas Improve WiFi Performance................................................14
    Position the Active Antennas...............................................................................15
    Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router
    Connect to the Network.......................................................................................18
    Wired Connection............................................................................................18
    WiFi Connection..............................................................................................18
    WiFi Connection Using WPS...........................................................................19
    Label...............................................................................................................19
    Types of Logins....................................................................................................19
    Use a Web Browser to Access the Router...........................................................20
    Log In to the Router........................................................................................20
    Automatic Internet Setup.....................................................................................20
    Automatic Internet Setup With Two Routers.........................................................22
    Change the Language.........................................................................................23
    Access the Router With NETGEAR genie Apps..................................................24
    Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings
    Use the Internet Setup Wizard.............................................................................26
    Manually Set Up the Internet Connection............................................................26
    Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login.............................................27
    Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login.........................................28
    Specify IPv6 Internet Connections.......................................................................30
    Requirements for Entering IPv6 Addresses....................................................31
    Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet Connection...........................................31
    Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet Connection...........................................33
    Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Internet Connection............................................34
    Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Internet Connection....................................................36
    Set Up an IPv6 Fixed Internet Connection......................................................37
    Set Up an IPv6 Pass Through Internet Connection.........................................39
    Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet Connection...................................................39
    Set Up an IPv6 6rd Internet Connection.........................................................41
    Change the MTU Size..........................................................................................43
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    							Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet
    Set Up Parental Controls.....................................................................................46
    Allow or Block Access to Your Network................................................................47
    Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites..................................................................49
    Block Services From the Internet....................................................................50
    Delete Keywords From the Blocked List..........................................................51
    Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer............................................................52
    Manage Network Access Control Lists................................................................53
    Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services..........................................54
    Set Up Security Event Email Notifications...........................................................55
    Chapter 5 Tri-Band WiFi Connections
    Tri-Band WiFi........................................................................................................59
    How Tri-Band WiFi Improves Speed and Performance...................................59
    Load Balancing...............................................................................................61
    Benefits of Tri-Band WiFi.................................................................................62
    Smart Connect.....................................................................................................62
    Enable or Disable Smart Connect...................................................................63
    Beamforming........................................................................................................64
    Enable or Disable Implicit Beamforming.........................................................64
    Chapter 6 Network Settings
    View or Change WAN Settings............................................................................66
    Set Up a Default DMZ Server..............................................................................67
    Ethernet Port Aggregation...................................................................................68
    Set Up Ethernet Port Aggregation...................................................................70
    View Ethernet Port Aggregation Status...........................................................70
    Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings........................................................................71
    Change the Router’s Device Name......................................................................73
    Specify the IP Addresses That the Router Assigns.............................................73
    Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses.................................................................75
    Reserve an IP Address...................................................................................75
    Edit a Reserved IP Address............................................................................76
    Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry..............................................................76
    Custom Static Routes..........................................................................................77
    Set Up a Static Route......................................................................................77
    Edit a Static Route..........................................................................................79
    Delete a Static Route......................................................................................79
    Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group.........................................80
    Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group....................................................................80
    Set Up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group...........................................................81
    Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections.........................................................83
    Specify Basic WiFi Settings.................................................................................84
    Change the WiFi Password or Security Level.................................................86
    Change the WiFi Mbps Settings......................................................................87
    Set Up a Guest WiFi Network..............................................................................88
    Control the WiFi Radios.......................................................................................89
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    							Use the WIFI Button........................................................................................89
    Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios..................................................................89
    Set Up a WiFi Schedule.......................................................................................90
    Specify WPS Settings..........................................................................................91
    Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router.................................................92
    Use the Router as a WiFi Access Point...............................................................93
    Use the Router in Bridge Mode............................................................................95
    Chapter 7 Optimize Performance
    Use Dynamic QoS to Optimize Internet Traffic Management...............................99
    Enable Dynamic QoS......................................................................................99
    Enable or Disable the Automatic QoS Database Update..............................100
    Manually Update the Dynamic QoS Database..............................................101
    Participate in Dynamic QoS Analytics...........................................................102
    Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug and Play............................102
    Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service...................................................................103
    Chapter 8 Manage Your Network
    Update the Router Firmware..............................................................................106
    Change the admin Password.............................................................................106
    Set Up Password Recovery...............................................................................107
    Recover the admin Password............................................................................108
    View Router Status............................................................................................109
    Display Internet Port Statistics...........................................................................110
    Check the Internet Connection Status...............................................................111
    View and Manage Logs of Router Activity.........................................................112
    View Devices Currently on the Network.............................................................113
    Monitor Internet Traffictraffic metering................................................................114
    Manage the Router Configuration File...............................................................115
    Back Up Settings...........................................................................................115
    Erase the Current Configuration Settings......................................................116
    Restore Configuration Settings.....................................................................117
    Set Up Remote Management............................................................................117
    Use Remote Access..........................................................................................119
    Access the Router With NETGEAR genie Apps................................................119
    Remotely Access Your Router Using the genie App..........................................119
    Chapter 9 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router
    USB Device Requirements................................................................................122
    Connect a USB Device to the Router.................................................................122
    Access a USB Storage Device Connected to the Router From a Windows
    Computer...........................................................................................................123
    Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive...............................................123
    Access a USB Storage Device That Is Connected to the Router From a Mac....124
    Back Up Windows Computers With ReadySHARE Vault...................................125
    Back Up Mac Computers With Time Machine....................................................125
    Set Up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac..............................................................125
    Prepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data................................................126
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    							Use Time Machine to Back Up Onto a USB Hard Disk.................................126
    Use FTP Within the Network..............................................................................128
    View or Change Network Folders on a USB Storage Device.............................128
    Add a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device..............................................129
    Edit a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device...............................................130
    Remotely Access a USB Device Using ReadyCLOUD......................................131
    Create a ReadyCLOUD Account...................................................................131
    Register Your Router With ReadyCLOUD.....................................................132
    Safely Remove a USB Device............................................................................134
    Chapter 10 Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices Through the
    Internet
    Your Personal FTP Server.................................................................................136
    Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet..........................................................136
    Dynamic DNS....................................................................................................137
    Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account...........................................................137
    Specify a DNS Account That You Already Created.......................................138
    Change the Dynamic DNS Settings..............................................................139
    Set Up Your Personal FTP Server.................................................................140
    Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet..........................................141
    Chapter 11 Use the Router as a Media Server
    Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings......................................................143
    Play Music From a USB Storage Device With iTunes Server.............................143
    Set Up the Router's iTunes Server With iTunes.............................................144
    Set Up the Router's iTunes Server With the Remote app.............................145
    Play Music or View Photos on TiVo....................................................................147
    Set Up the Router to Work With TiVo.................................................................148
    Play Videos on TiVo...........................................................................................148
    Play Media From a USB Device on TiVo............................................................149
    Chapter 12 Share a USB Printer
    Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer..................................................151
    Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility........................................................151
    Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility..............................................................151
    Print Using the NETGEAR USB Control Center................................................153
    View or Change the Status of a Printer..............................................................153
    Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer........................................154
    Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings.............................................154
    Turn Off Automatic Startup for NETGEAR USB Control Center....................154
    Change the Language for the NETGEAR USB Control Center....................155
    Specify the USB Control Center Time-Out....................................................155
    Chapter 13 Use VPN to Access Your Network
    Set Up a VPN Connection..................................................................................158
    Specify VPN Service in the Router....................................................................158
    Install OpenVPN Software on Your Computer....................................................159
    Use a VPN Tunnel..............................................................................................162
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    							Use VPN to Access the Router’s USB Device and Media..................................163
    Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home...........................................163
    Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router.........................................163
    Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router............................................164
    Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home........................165
    Chapter 14 Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports
    Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local Server.........................................................167
    Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service.............................................................168
    Edit a Port Forwarding Service..........................................................................169
    Delete a Port Forwarding Entry..........................................................................169
    Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public.....................................170
    How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule......................................170
    Port Triggering....................................................................................................171
    Add a Port Triggering Service........................................................................171
    Enable Port Triggering...................................................................................173
    Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat port triggering.173
    Chapter 15 Troubleshooting
    Quick Tips..........................................................................................................176
    Sequence to Restart Your Network...............................................................176
    Check Ethernet Cable Connections..............................................................176
    Network Settings...........................................................................................176
    WiFi Settings.................................................................................................176
    Troubleshoot With the LEDs...............................................................................176
    Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered On............................176
    Power LED Is Off or Blinking.........................................................................177
    Power LED Stays Amber...............................................................................177
    LEDs Never Turn Off.....................................................................................177
    2.4 GHz, 5 GHz-1, and 5 GHz-2 WiFi LEDs Are Off.....................................178
    Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off.........................................................178
    Cannot Log In to the Router...............................................................................178
    Cannot Access the Internet................................................................................178
    Troubleshoot Internet Browsing.........................................................................180
    Troubleshoot PPPoE..........................................................................................180
    Changes Not Saved...........................................................................................181
    WiFi Connectivity...............................................................................................181
    Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility..............................................182
    Test the LAN Path to Your Router..................................................................182
    Test the Path From Your Computer to a Remote Device...............................183
    Chapter 16 Supplemental Information
    Factory Settings.................................................................................................185
    Technical Specifications.....................................................................................186
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    Hardware Setup
    The Nighthawk X8 AC5000 Tri-Band WiFi Router is the next wave in WiFi with Tri-Band Quad Stream performance,
    Nighthawk delivers combined WiFi speeds of up to 5.3 Gbps. Four external active antennas combined with four internal
    antennas amplify and maximize WiFi range.The X8’s powerful 1.4 Ghz dual-core processor gives you a high-performance
    networking engine for faster connections. Aggregate two of the Gigabit ports to double your wired speeds to
    network-attached storage. Quad-Stream with MU-MIMO support allows you to enjoy simultaneous streaming to your
    devices for faster speeds than traditional WiFi.
    This chapter contains the following sections:
    •Unpack Your Router on page 9
    •Front View on page 9
    •USB Port on the Right Panel on page 11
    •Rear Panel on page 12
    •Position Your Router on page 13
    •Cable Your Router on page 14
    •How Active Antennas Improve WiFi Performance on page 14
    •Position the Active Antennas on page 15
    For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at support.netgear.com.
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    							Unpack Your Router
    Your package contains the Nighthawk X8 AC5000 Tri-Band WiFi Router, the power adapter, and a yellow Ethernet
    cable.
    Figure 1. Package contents
    Front View
    The status LEDs are located on the top of the router. Buttons are on the front, and the USB ports are on the right
    panel.
    Figure 2. Router LEDs and buttons
    Hardware Setup
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    							Table 1. LED descriptions
    DescriptionLED
    •Solid amber.The router is starting.
    •Blinking amber.The firmware is upgrading, or the Reset button was pressed.
    •Solid white.The router is ready.
    •Blinking white.The firmware is corrupted.
    •Off. Power is not supplied to the router.
    Power
    •Solid white.The Internet connection is ready.
    •Solid amber.The router detected an Ethernet cable connection to the modem.
    •Blinking white.The port is sending or receiving traffic.
    •Off. No Ethernet cable is connected between the router and the modem.
    Internet
    •Solid white.The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is operating.
    •Blinking.The router is sending or receiving WiFi traffic.
    •Off.The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is off.
    2.4 GHz WiFi
    •Solid white.The 5 GHz WiFi radio is operating.
    •Blinking.The router is sending or receiving WiFi traffic.
    •Off.The 5 GHz WiFi radio is off.
    5 GHz WiFi 1 and 5 GHz
    WiFi 2
    Hardware Setup
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