Getting Started: Setting Up Your Nighthawk Satellite
Follow these three simple steps to add your Nighthawk satellite to your existing Nighthawk mesh WiFi system.
Step 1: Launch the Nighthawk App
Download and launch the NETGEAR Nighthawk app on your smartphone or tablet. The app icon features a stylized winged horse (pegasus) on a dark background.
Description of visual: A smartphone screen displaying the NETGEAR Nighthawk app icon.
Step 2: Add the Satellite
Within the Nighthawk app, navigate to add a new device. Tap the option to ADD SATELLITE.
Description of visual: A smartphone screen showing the Nighthawk app interface. Key options visible include 'Device Manager', 'Security', 'Internet Speed', 'WiFi Settings', 'Guest WiFi', and 'Traffic Meter'. The instruction highlights tapping an 'ADD SATELLITE' button, possibly indicated by an arrow or plus icon.
Step 3: Install the Satellite
Follow the on-screen prompts within the Nighthawk app to complete the satellite installation and placement.
Description of visual: A smartphone screen displaying the NETGEAR Nighthawk satellite device.
Overview and Components
This section provides a visual overview of the Nighthawk satellite and its included accessories.
Satellite Device
Description of visual: An image of the NETGEAR Nighthawk satellite. It is a compact, rectangular black device with ventilation slots on the sides and top, and the NIGHTHAWK logo prominently displayed on the front.
Power Adapter
Description of visual: An image of a black power adapter with a cable and a plug. The text indicates that the adapter may vary by region.
Satellite Ports and Indicators
The rear of the satellite features several ports and indicators:
- 1 LED: Indicates the status of the satellite.
- A Ethernet Port ?: For wired network connections.
- B Power Connector ?: Connect the power adapter here.
- C Reset Button ?: Used to reset the device to factory settings.
- D Sync Button ?: Used for synchronization with the main router.
Description of visual: A diagram showing the back of the satellite, with labels pointing to the LED indicator, Ethernet Port (A), Power Connector (B), Reset Button (C), and Sync Button (D).
Support and Community
For assistance, visit the NETGEAR support website at netgear.com/support to find answers to your questions and download the latest firmware and software updates.
You can also engage with other users and find helpful advice on the NETGEAR Community forum at community.netgear.com.
Regulatory and Legal Information
This section contains important legal and regulatory compliance information.
Si ce produit est vendu au Canada, vous pouvez accéder à ce document en français canadien à https://www.netgear.com/support/download/.
(If this product is sold in Canada, you can access this document in Canadian French at https://www.netgear.com/support/download/.)
For regulatory compliance information, including the EU Declaration of Conformity, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. Please review the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.
For NETGEAR's Privacy Policy, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/privacy-policy/.
By using this device, you are agreeing to NETGEAR's Terms and Conditions, available at https://www.netgear.com/about/terms-and-conditions/. If you do not agree, you may return the device to your place of purchase within the specified return period.
Contact Information:
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134, USA
NETGEAR INTERNATIONAL LTD
Floor 1, Building 3,
University Technology Centre
Curraheen Road, Cork,
T12EF21, Ireland