NETGEAR RAX36S Nighthawk WiFi 6 Router User Guide

: June 11, 2024
: NETGEAR

Table of Contents

NETGEAR RAX36S Nighthawk WiFi 6 Router
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Installation
Contents
Overview
Troubleshooting
Support and Community
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

NETGEAR RAX36S Nighthawk WiFi 6 Router

Product Information

The Nighthawk router is a device that provides secure WiFi connectivity to your devices. It comes with a NETGEAR ArmorTM subscription that offers automatic security protection to all your connected devices. The router has five LEDs that indicate the power status, internet connectivity, WiFi connectivity, Ethernet connectivity, and WPS activation. The package includes an Ethernet cable, a power adapter, and a user manual.

Product Usage Instructions

Download the Nighthawk app on your mobile phone.
Follow the setup instructions in the app to install your router.
Tap the Armor icon in the Nighthawk app to activate your one-year subscription to NETGEAR ArmorTM.
Explore the features of the Nighthawk app to run a speed test, pause internet connectivity, and view all connected devices.
Connect your devices to the router using the Ethernet cable or by connecting wirelessly through WiFi.
If you face any issues during installation, visit netgear.com/routerhelp for assistance.
For regulatory compliance information, visit netgear.com/about/regulatory before connecting the power supply.
Read NETGEAR’s Privacy Policy at netgear.com/about/privacypolicy and agree to the Terms and Conditions at netgear.com/about/terms-and-conditions before using the device.

Installation

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Download the Nighthawk app to install your router
On your mobile phone, download the Nighthawk app and follow the setup instructions.
Secure your devices with NETGEAR Armor
NETGEAR Armor™ protects your family’s WiFi with an automatic shield of security across your connected devices.
Your Nighthawk comes with a one-year Armor subscription. Tap the Armor icon in your Nighthawk app to verify that your subscription is activated.
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

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A WPS button
B Internet port
C Ethernet LAN ports 1–4
D Reset button
E Power connection

Power LED
Internet LED
WiFi LED
Ethernet LED
WPS LED

Troubleshooting

If you’re having problems with the installation, try the following:

If you already own another NETGEAR router and you used the Nighthawk app before, go to the dashboard and tap > SET UP A NEW NIGHTHAWK SYSTEM to install your new router.
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
(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/.
See 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 at https://www.netgear.com/about/terms-and-conditions. If you do not agree, return the device to your place of purchase within your return period.
Applicable to 6 GHz devices only: Only use the device indoors. The operation of 6 GHz devices 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.