Logging into your Netgear Nighthawk router is the first step of configuring it. You do have all the details and credentials you require mentioned in the router manual you must have received while purchasing the router. You can access Nighthawk router from PC connected to the router. You can either go to a web browser and configure the router using the web interface or use the Netgear Nighthawk app which is designed for your PC. The process of logging into your router is quite simple. You just need to follow a few steps and then you can connect your devices to the router. Before you begin to login to the router and access the settings. Make sure that you have an uninterrupted connection while performing the steps. Let’s have a look at the steps.
Steps to Nighthawk router settings:
- Take an Ethernet cable and connect your modem and router using that.
- Bothe the devices should be plugged in to an electric socket.
- Open a web browser of your choice in a device connected to the router.
- Then, type routerlogin.net in the address bar of your web browser.
- Another way is to type the default IP address, 192.168.0.1 in the URL section.
- The, you will be directed to the login page where you will be asked to enter the username and password.
- Enter the username as admin and password as password.
- Click enter and you can access the settings of your router.
After modifying the settings, you should also check for any updates available and update the firmware of your router. Let’s have a look at how to update WNDR4300 firmware. While you are already logged into the settings page of the router. Click on maintenance. Then, click on router upgrade. A file will be downloaded into your system. Thereafter, click on browse and find the file you have just downloaded for update. Then, click on upload and the update would be installed. Make sure that the there is no interruption while the router is performing upgrade.
Another model of Netgear router is Netgear N150 WNR1000 V3. It is one of the latest router provided by Netgear and to set it up you can follow the same steps as mentioned above. The steps for logging in and accessing your router remains the same. If your computer does not have a wireless antenna. You can connect Netgear WiFi USB adapter. It will allow you to access the internet and save you from the hassle of connecting wires everywhere.
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