Nighthawk routers are really amazing gifts by Santa Clause for those who have wished for an uninterrupted internet speed. By setting up Netgear Nighthawk router via Netgear Nighthawk app, manual, or WPS method, it fulfills the needs of internet lover worldwide.
So, you also want to set up Nighthawk router in your home, don’t you? If yes, then this article is the answer for the question you have asked for. Here, we have shed lights on all the necessary steps that are required to set up a Nighthawk router.
Things Needed for Router Setup
Before setting up Nighthawk router, below-mentioned are some important things that you must have handy. Scroll down to know more!
- A configured yet up-to-date router
- Active internet connection
- Downloaded Netgear Nighthawk app
- Default (unless changed) Netgear Nighthawk router login password
- Routerlogin.net wed address or 192.168.1.1 IP
- Working wall socket
- An extension cord
- Damaged-free Ethernet cable
Now, take a step forward and learn how to install Netgear Nighthawk router using the instructions listed below.
Nighthawk Router Setup via WPS
To set up your Nighthawk router using the WPS method, here are the step-by-step guidelines you need to follow:
- First of all, you have to unbox your Netgear Nighthawk router.
- Once you are done with unboxing it, locate a working wall socket. It would be better if the wall socket is near to your modem. If not, then use an extension cord.
- Now, plug in your Nighthawk router. Wait for some time because the power LED on the router will take some time to become green and stable.
- The router’s power LED is now stable, isn’t it? If yes, locate and press the WPS button on your Nighthawk device and wait for a few seconds.
- Thereafter, press the WPS button on your host router.
Congrats! Using the WPS method Your Nighthawk router is configured. What’s next? Using default (unless changed) Netgear Nighthawk router login password, update the device firmware. Updating the Nighthawk router’s firmware will ensure the best performance and improved security.
Important Point: Your router must have the WPS function on it if you have to configure your Netgear Nighthawk router using the WPS method.
Router Setup via Netgear Nighthawk App
If you want to configure your router using the Netgear Nighthawk app, ensure that you have installed the correct yet up-to-date version of the app.
Here are the instructions to be executed by you to install your router using the Netgear Nighthawk app:
- Do you have an Ethernet cable handy? If yes, use it to connect your Nighthawk router and modem.
- Are you done with connecting the devices? Yes? Fab! Now, open the Netgear Nighthawk app.
- Sign in using the valid Netgear Nighthawk router login password and email ID (username and password).
- Follow the instructions and in blink of an eye, your Netgear Nighthawk router will get installed using the app.
Netgear Nighthawk Router Setup Manually
If you don’t want to use the above-mentioned two methods for installation of your Netgear Nighthawk router, use the instructions provided below. Given below are the instructions that will help you configure your Netgear Nighthawk router manually. Here we go:
- Plug in your internet modem and Nighthawk router within reach of each other. Just in case, you don’t have the extension cord, you can place the router and modem at a distance and connect them in a wireless manner.
- Then, you have to launch a web browser (any). Ensure you have launched the updated one.
- Move to the address bar. Enter routerlogin.net or 192.168.1.1.
Keep in mind, both, routerlogin.net and 192.168.1.1 will not work if they are entered in the search bar.
- Press Enter to have access to Netgear Genie setup wizard.
- If you have reached the Netgear Genie setup wizard, it means you have reached your destination. Just a couple of steps provided on-screen to be applied and your Netgear Nighthawk router will be configured in blink of an eye.
In a Nutshell
Netgear Nighthawk routers really are blessings. If they are configured in a proper way, they provide an internet speed to their users that they have never expected before. So, install your Netgear Nighthawk router using any one of the methods listed above and make your Christmas a Happy Christmas.
