Quick Start

Getting Started with Your Nighthawk Router

Follow these three simple steps to get your NETGEAR Nighthawk router up and running:

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.

Overview

Your NETGEAR Nighthawk router package includes:

  • Router
  • Antenna x 4
  • Ethernet Cable
  • Power Adapter (varies by region)

Router Components and Ports

Label Component/Port
A WiFi On/Off Button with LED
B WPS Button with LED
C Reset Button
D USB 3.0 Port
E Ethernet Ports 1-4
F Internet Port
G Power Connector
H Power On/Off Button

LED Indicators

Number Indicator
1 Power LED
2 Internet LED
3 2.4 GHz WiFi LED
4 5 GHz WiFi LED
5 Ethernet Ports 1-4 LEDs
6 USB 3.0 LED

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 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

If this product is sold in Canada, you can access this document in Canadian French at www.netgear.com/support/download/.

For regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of Conformity, visit www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/.

See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.

For NETGEAR's Privacy Policy, visit www.netgear.com/about/privacy-policy/.

By using this device, you are agreeing to NETGEAR's Terms and Conditions at www.netgear.com/about/terms-and-conditions/. If you do not agree, return the device to your place of purchase within your return period.

Models: Nighthawk, AX6, Router, RAX45, RAX50, NETGEAR

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