Netgear WiFi router is used to connect home devices with internet such as, Mobile, Tablet, Computer, CCTV, Voice Assistant etc. It allows multiple devices to share one same internet connection.
How Does Netgear WiFi Router Works?
Router creates a thin layer of wall between
your home network and the internet network by providing a firewall. Then it
uses the single Ethernet cable that connects with the modem to broadcast the
WiFi signals.
Netgear WiFi routers have high demand
because of its reliable and seamless network. It has huge range of products,
with WiFi 5 and WiFi 6 technology. You can setup the router with two methods;
one is manual and the other one is using the Netgear app which is called the Nighthawk
app.
Netgear WiFi Router
Setup
Here we will discuss in detail about both
the methods then you can choose which method suits you best for the router WiFi
setup.
Manual Method
1.
Firstly plugin the router at the centred location of your house with the
working wall socket.
2. Now, you have to connect the router to the modem by using Ethernet
cable. Just simply, insert the one end into the LAN port of modem and other end
into the WAN port of router. And make sure connection is secured, as loose
connection can lost its connectivity.
3. After ensuring the connection between the router and modem, open the web
browser and type routerlogin.net or 192.168.1.1 and press enter.
You will be prompted to the login page; here you have to enter the username and
password. For that you can check the bottom of your Netgear router’s label.
4. Once you entered the credentials, Netgear Smart Genie Setup Wizard
dashboard will appear to you. In the dashboard, you have to follow the
on-screen instruction for setup. You can set the SSID and password of Router
WiFi network, by these credentials you can connect with the WiFi network.
5. In the end, you have to save all the settings. Check for the firmware
update and then your setup is completed.
Here your Netgear Router setup is done,
manually. You can register your Netgear router on MyNetgear portal to avail
warranty. Let’s move further and learn about the Router setup via app.
Using Nighthawk App
You can use this method, if you are unable
to access the routerlogin.net
admin page.
1. Firstly, unlock your Smart phone and download the NIGHTHAWK APP. This
app is available for both the iOS and Android devices. If you already have an app,
then make sure its update before the configuration process.
2. Open the Nighthawk App and create your Netgear account. After creating
an account, log in to the app. App will ask you to select your Router model
number from the list. Select your router model number. If you don’t know the
model number then you can check that from the router’s box, in which router is
came.
3. Now, simply follow the on-screen instructions on your Smart phone to
setup the router. You can set the SSID and password of Router WiFi network, by
these credentials you can connect with the WiFi network.
4.
In this way, your Netgear Router WiFi setup using Nighthawk app is
completed.
Here we have discussed both the ways to
setup the Netgear Router WiFi; you can configure the router with any method. If
after setting up the Netgear router, WiFi signal is not extending in every
corner of your house then you can setup the Netgear extender, as well. Netgear
extender will connect with your Netgear router and re-broadcast its WiFi signal
in poor connectivity areas. All you have to do is configure the extender from mywifiext
interface.
Conclusion
In the summary, we can say that Netgear WiFi
router has two methods to setup the router and both are easy and quick. Just
simply, follow these steps to configure your Netgear router with any method.
