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After purchasing a brand new Netgear Nighthawk router, we need to set it up. To perform Netgear WiFi router setup, you need to log in to the Netgear Nighthawk router. There are two methods of logging into the Netgear router portal:
- By using the web address of the router.
- By using the Netgear Nighthawk app.
How to Log n to Netgear Nighthawk Router Using the Web Address?
The web address of the Netgear router is www.routerlogin.net, and to set up router using the web address is the manual method of Netgear router setup. For www.routerlogin.net setup, follow these steps:
- Unbox your router. You will find an adapter, an Ethernet cable, antennas, and a quick startup guide along with the Netgear router. Be careful while unboxing so that none of the accessories get damaged.
- Connect the Netgear router to the power adapter and plug it into a working wall socket.
- Switch on the Power button.
- Wait for the LED lights on your router to glow green.
- Turn on your PC or laptop.
- Launch a web browser. To log in without any interference, use the updated version of your web browser.
- Go to the address bar.
- Type www.routerlogin.net in the address bar and press Enter.
- The Netgear router login screen will appear.
- You will be asked to provide the default username and password.
- Fill in the default username and password of your Netgear Nighthawk router.
- Click on the Log In button.
If you can’t log in to the Netgear Nighthawk portal using the web address of your Netgear router then you can also use the IP address. The Nighthawk App (formerly Up app) makes it easy to perform Netgear Nighthawk login and get more out of your WiFi. With the app, you can log into your router in a few steps – just connect your mobile device to a WiFi network and the app will walk you through the rest. Once done with Netgear Nighthawk router login, you can use the intuitive dashboard to pause the Internet on your connected devices, run a quick Internet speed test, and much more.
How to Log in to Netgear Nighthawk Router Using Netgear Nighthawk App?
If you fail to login to the router using the web address, then you can also login with the help of the Netgear Nighthawk app. To perform WiFi router setup using the Netgear Nighthawk app, follow these steps:
- Unbox your router and make the required connections.
- Connect your Netgear Nighthawk router to the power adapter.
- Plug it into a wall socket and turn on the Power button.
- Allow the LED lights on your Netgear WiFi router to glow green.
- Now, unlock your mobile phone.
- Open Google Play Store (for Android) or App Store (for iOS).
- Go to the search section and type Netgear Nighthawk app.
- Download and install the Netgear Nighthawk app.
- Once installed, launch the app.
- Create your Netgear account.
- The Netgear Nighthawk login screen will appear.
- Fill in the default username and password of your Netgear Nighthawk router.
- Tap on the Log In button.
- You will be redirected to the Netgear Genie setup wizard.
Sometimes, you might face issues while trying to access the login page of your router. This may be due to the following reasons:
- Loose cable connections
- You might have entered the wrong web address of your Netgear WiFi router.
- You might have a poor internet connection.
- LED lights of your Netgear Nighthawk router are not stable.
- The wall plug used to turn on your router may be damaged.
- You might be using an outdated browser.
- Presence of WiFi interference devices like mirrors, fish tanks, bluetooth speakers, microwave ovens, etc. near the router.
- Use of wrong credentials.
You can overcome the above-mentioned obstacles by using the following points:
- Always enter the correct web address of your Netgear WiFi router.
- Make the cable connections tight.
- Always choose a working wall socket to plug your router.
- Try to log in only after making sure that the power LED on your router is green.
- Keep your WiFi router away from devices like bluetooth speakers, microwave ovens, mirrors, fish tanks, etc.
- Always use the updated version of your web browser (if you are logging in via web address) and the updated version of the Netgear Nighthawk app (if you are performing login via the Nighthawk app).
- Use the default credentials of your router to perform the login process.
Note: If the default Netgear Nighthawk login credentials do not work, you might have changed the admin password. If you cannot remember your new password, just contact our technicians.
Once you are on the setup portal, execute on-screen instructions (vary as per model) to set up your router in few minutes.
To get immediate troubleshooting help for any of the issues provided above, get in touch with our technicians.
Conclusion
This was all about how to log in to your Netgear WiFi router using the default web address and the Netgear Nighthawk app. You can also troubleshoot the issues faced during the login process by keeping in mind the above-mentioned points. If you still face the same issues, try power cycling your Netgear WiFi router.
