The Nighthawk app makes it easier to set up your Netgear router and to get more out of your WiFi.

With the Netgear Nighthawk app, you can install and configure your home router in a few handy steps- just connect your smartphone to the home wireless router and the app will do the rest for you.

Once done with the Netgear Nighthawk setup, you can use the admin dashboard to restrict internet on your connected devices, run an Internet speed test, set up parental controls on some devices, and much more.

So, let’s shed some light on the handy steps to set up your Netgear router using the Nighthawk application.

Steps to Set Up Router Using the Nighthawk App

Follow the below-mentioned easy steps for Netgear router setup using Nighthawk application:

  • Unbox your Netgear router carefully.

  • Connect the provided external antennas to the router, if any.

  • Connect the power adapter cable to your Netgear router.

  • Plug in the power adapter into an electrical power outlet and turn it on.

  • Wait for a few minutes, let the LEDs on the router to be turned into solid green.

  • Now take your smartphone. Nighthawk app works on both Android and iOS smartphone.

  • Open the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store on your smartphone.

  • Search and download Netgear Nighthawk app

  • Wait for a few minutes, allow the app to download and install properly.

  • Once downloaded and installed, run the Nighthawk app.

  • Allow all the permissions, if asked.

  • Now follow the on-screen instructions to configure the Netgear router.

  • Once done with the complete instructions, restart your Netgear router.

  • Wait for a few minutes, let the LEDs on the router to be stable.

  • Now try to connect any device to router’s network.

  • To test the internet, run any web browser and visit routerlogin website.

Failed to set up your Netgear router with Nighthawk app? Worry not! Keep following the article. Below we have also mentioned another method to install and set up a Netgear WiFi router without Nighthawk application. So, let’s check it out.

Netgear Router Setup Without Using the Nighthawk App

Prior to the Netgear router setup, you need to physically connect your router to your computer and modem.

Steps to Configure Your Netgear Router

  • Remove any cable connected to the LAN port of your computer.

  • Turn off your modem, router, and the computer.

  • Now connect your router to the modem with the help of an Ethernet cable.

  • Turn on your modem, and wait until the LEDs do not get solid.

  • Now, power on your Netgear router and the computer.

  • Launch any of your preferred web browsers on your co

  • mputer. Ensure that you are using the latest web browser ve

  • rsion. Clear all the previous saved history, cache files, cookies, and junk files.

  • Visit the Netgear Nighthawk setup web page.

  • Enter the Netgear router default login credentials and hit on the ‘Log In’ button.

  • Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your Netgear router.

  • Once done, hit on the Save button.

  • Now try to connect any device to router’s network.

  • To test the internet, run any web browser and visit any working website.