NETGEAR Nighthawk App: User Guide for Router Setup & Security

: June 7, 2024
: NETGEAR

Table of Contents

Quick Start
Contents
Troubleshooting
Support and Community
Regulatory and Legal
NETGEAR
SPECIFICATION
FAQS
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

The NETGEAR Nighthawk App User Guide is an essential tool for users who want to set up and secure their router. The guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to download the Nighthawk app and follow the setup process. It also explains how to activate NETGEAR Armor cybersecurity to protect devices from online threats like hackers and phishing attempts. Additionally, users can do more with the app by running a speed test, pausing the internet, and viewing all connected devices. The guide includes a troubleshooting section that offers solutions to common installation problems. If users are still unable to install their router using the Nighthawk app, they can manually install it using the router web interface. The guide also provides links to NETGEAR’s support and community pages for additional help and advice. Finally, the regulatory and legal section includes information on regulatory compliance, privacy policy, and terms and conditions. Overall, the NETGEAR Nighthawk App User Guide is a comprehensive resource for users who want to optimize their router’s performance and security.

NETGEAR Nighthawk App User Guide

Quick Start

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 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 likehackers and phishing attempts on your devices.
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.

Troubleshooting

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

Turn off your modem and router and disconnect them. Restart 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

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. NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA NETGEAR INTERNATIONAL LTD Floor 1, Building 3, University Technology Centre Curraheen Road, Cork, July 2020 T12EF21, Ireland

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© NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Any non‑NETGEAR trademarks are used for reference purposes only.

SPECIFICATION

Product Name	NETGEAR Nighthawk App User Guide
Functionality	Router setup and security
Features

Step-by-step instructions for Nighthawk app download and setup
Activation of NETGEAR Armor cybersecurity
Speed test
Pause internet
View all connected devices
Troubleshooting section
Manual installation option
Links to support and community pages
Regulatory compliance information
Privacy policy
Terms and conditions

LED Indicators|

Power LED
Internet LED
2.4 GHz WiFi LED
5 GHz 1 WiFi LED
5 GHz 2 WiFi LED
Ethernet Ports 1-4 LEDs
USB 3.0 LED
WiFi On/Off button with LED
WPS button with LED
LED On/Off button
Reset button

Ports|

Internet port
Ethernet ports 1-4
USB 3.0 port
Power connector

Manufacturer| NETGEAR, Inc.
Address|

350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134, USA
Floor 1, Building 3, University Technology Centre
Curraheen Road, Cork, July 2020 T12EF21, Ireland

Trademark| NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are used for reference purposes only.

FAQS

What should users do if they are having problems with the installation?

Users should turn off their modem and router and disconnect them. Restart the modem, reconnect the router to the modem, and try installing with the Nighthawk app again. If they are still unable to install their router using the Nighthawk app, they can manually install it using the router web interface.

How can users verify that NETGEAR Armor is activated?

Users can tap the Security icon in their Nighthawk app to verify that NETGEAR Armor is activated.

What can users do with the Nighthawk app?

Users can download the app to install their router, activate NETGEAR Armor cybersecurity, run a speed test, pause the internet, and view all connected devices.

What is the NETGEAR Nighthawk App User Guide?

The NETGEAR Nighthawk App User Guide is a comprehensive resource for users who want to optimize their router’s performance and security.

What information is included in the regulatory and legal section?

The regulatory and legal section includes information on regulatory compliance, privacy policy, and terms and conditions.

Where can users find additional help and advice?

Users can visit NETGEAR’s support and community pages for additional help and advice.

Where can users access the router web interface?

Users can access the router web interface by visiting http://www.routerlogin.net.