Netgear nighthawk mesh consists of router and satellite. The Ethernet cable is the medium through which mesh router is connected with the modem. The other satellites are placed in the Wi-Fi range of the router. You can login to the mesh router by using various devices like Android phones, iPhone, a tablet, an iPad or a PC running on Windows or iOS. Following steps will provide a detailed outlook on understanding the process of Log in by using these devices.
MESH ROUTER LOGIN USING ANDROID
· First of all, download Nighthawk app in your Android mobile, from Nighthawk-app.com.
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On your mobile device, go to Settings > Wi-Fi and connect to the mesh router network.
· You can find the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and
password on the router’s label. In case QR code is available on the label, you
can join the router’s Wi-Fi network by scanning the code.
· Now, open up the App and follow the instructions to
install the mesh system and connecting it to the internet.
MESH ROUTER LOGIN via iPHONE AND iPAD
This is
very similar to Android; you can connect to the mesh router through an iPhone
or iPad. Follow the steps to Log in:
·
Switch on your mesh router.
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Go to home page of your device, select Settings > Wi-Fi.
·
Find
the available network, type the Nighthawk mesh Wi-Fi username and password.
· Now,
launch the Nighthawk App, punch in the Netgear account details in the fields.
You can create Netgear account by using email ID as username and password, in
case you don’t have any account prior.
· You
can now update the firmware, change router’s SSID, change Wi-Fi channels and
manage other network settings.
MESH ROUTER LOGIN via WINDOWS PC
Nighthawk mesh router login from Windows and Mac is
very different from the mobile phone Login. Read the steps for clarity:
·
Select
Wi-Fi from Windows’s task bar.
·
Now,
select network SSID of your mesh router. Connect with the network Wi-Fi.
·
Browse
for routerlogin.com in internet address bar.
· Once
you press Enter, mesh router login screen will open up; you can feed in admin
username and password.
·
Press
Login, you will be navigated to home page for router and satellite setting
changes.
·
You
can alter the admin username and password as per your choice.
The setup wizard will
guide you to change router’s password for security reasons. If you come across
error in routerlogin.com working, use 192.168.1.1
or 192.168.0.1 IP address for login.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS FOR ROUTER LOGIN
If you come
across any issues while logging into your router, below mentioned steps will be
a big help:
·
Keep a check that your internet network connection is working
properly. Wi-Fi antenna should always be in vertical position.
·
Make sure you clear browser cookies; else these files might
interfere with the login process.
· Do check if any other device on your network is not having the
same IP address. If it has then do change it, otherwise you would not be able
to access the router’s web address.
· Update your firmware regularly. Out-dated versions might cause log
in issues or refrain you from accessing all the features of your router.
·
Some product manuals might recommend Netgear Genie Login for firmware and other router settings. It
doesn’t support the network so instead use the Nighthawk App.
· If you have lost your login credentials then you can try factory
reset your router. There is a Restore factory settings or Reset button is there
on the back of your router. You can use a paper clip to press the button and
hold it for seven seconds. While login into your router again, you can use the
default login credentials.
· Place your router in a central location instead of corners. Avoid
keeping your router close to any electronic device, metal objects, large
furniture or water tanks.
Hope the
solutions discussed above will help you to resolve network glitches in the
system!