Quick Start
1. Download the Nighthawk app to install your router
On your mobile phone, download the Nighthawk app and follow the setup instructions.
2. Secure your devices with NETGEAR Armor
Tap the Security icon in your Nighthawk app to verify that NETGEAR Armor™ is activated. Your Nighthawk comes with NETGEAR Armor cybersecurity. Armor blocks online threats like hackers and phishing attempts on your devices.
3. Do more with the app
Check out everything you can do on the Nighthawk app! Run a speed test, pause the Internet, see all the connected devices, and more.
NIGHTHAWK
Overview
Router
Ethernet Cable
Power Adapter (varies by region)
Label | Description | Label | Description |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Power LED | A | WPS Button with LED |
2 | Internet LED | B | WiFi On/Off Button with LED |
3 | 6 GHz WiFi LED | C | LED On/Off Switch |
4 | 5 GHz WiFi LED | D | Reset Button |
5 | 2.4 GHz WiFi LED | E | USB Ports 1 and 2 |
6 | Ethernet Ports 1-5 LEDs | F | Internet Port |
7 | USB 2 LED | G | Ethernet Ports 1-4 |
8 | USB 1 LED | H | Multi-Gig Ethernet Port 5 |
I | Power On/Off Button | ||
J | Power Connector |
Troubleshooting
If you're having problems with the installation, try one of the following:
- Turn off your modem and router and disconnect them. Reboot your modem. Reconnect your router to your modem, and try installing with the Nighthawk app again.
- If you're still unable to install your router using the Nighthawk app, manually install it using the router web interface. Visit http://www.routerlogin.net to access the router web interface.
For more information, visit netgear.com/routerhelp.
Support and Community
Visit netgear.com/support to get your questions answered and access the latest downloads.
You can also check out our NETGEAR Community for helpful advice at community.netgear.com.
Regulatory and Legal
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 netgear.com/about/regulatory/.
See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.
For NETGEAR's Privacy Policy, visit netgear.com/about/privacy-policy.
By using this device, you are agreeing to NETGEAR's Terms and Conditions at netgear.com/about/terms-and-conditions. If you do not agree, return the device to your place of purchase within your return period.
For 6 GHz devices, only use this device indoors: The operation of this device is prohibited on oil platforms, cars, trains, boats, and aircraft, except that operation of this device is permitted in large aircraft while flying above 10,000 feet. Operation of transmitters in the 5.925-7.125 GHz band is prohibited for control of or Communications with unmanned aircraft systems.