Want to Link Netgear Nighthawk Router to Any Modem?

Modem and WiFi router linking is one of the reasons you can run internet services in your phone or laptop. The modem is a device that provides physical WiFi signals to WiFi router and then this router will transform it into the wireless signals.

If you purchase a Netgear Nighthawk WiFi router to a different brand modem in your home, then you can use this article. Here, you will get to know the physical connection between the Netgear Nighthawk WiFi router and modem. We will also provide information about how to access the interface of the Nighthawk router and adjust the settings and networks via Nighthawk login admin interface.

But at first, you have to look at the accessories and troubleshooting tips, which you must follow before starting to construct a link between the router and modem.

Package Accessories: Netgear Nighthawk Router

There are so many accessories that the Netgear WiFi router provides its buyers. Let’s list these accessories in this first section of the article.

1. At first, you will find a new router WiFi unit with the antennas that help increase router’s WiFi signals reach.
2. The Ethernet cable and power cord are also included in the Nighthawk router box.
3. You will get a user manual and feature guide book in the package box of the WiFi.

Now, have a look at the troubleshooting tips, which you should apply before starting the router setup. After that, we will start to give information about the WiFi router installation in your home.

Troubleshooting Tips: Netgear Nighthawk Router

At this section, you will see some simple tips that you must follow that written down here.

1. Don’t use the damaged cables to connect router to modem and supply power to the router.
2. Never place the Netgear Nighthawk WiFi router near to the electronic devices to avoid networking interruption.
3. Check all the accessories like Ethernet cable, power cord, and user manual that are in good conditions.
4. When you will reach the interface accessing process to complete the Netgear Nighthawk setup, you must use updated web browser of the computer.
5. You should use the correct login URL to access the interface dashboard page.

Above are the tips that you must allow during and before starting the Netgear setup. Now, let’s start the installation process of the Netgear Nighthawk WiFi router.

Modem Connection: Netgear Nighthawk Router

This section will explain how you can connect your router to the modem physically via Ethernet cable. Before starting the hardware installation, you need to gather all the accessories that will be using to connect the router to modem; Ethernet cable, power cord and an optimal location.

1. Place the WiFi router close to the modem at an optimal location far from the electronic devices.
2. Locate the WAN port of the router and LAN port of the modem.
3. Use the Ethernet cable and insert it into the located ports and turn on the modem and router.

Turn the whole network system on by plugging in the power cord of the router into the wall socket and pressing the power button of the router and modem. Now, it is time to log in to the interface of the router using routerlogin.net.

Updating Settings: Netgear Nighthawk Router

There are two ways to access the interface using the routerlogin.net and Netgear nighthawk app via computer and phone. If you are logging in to the router first time, then you must use the computer to access the interface. Simply, follow the steps to complete the mentioned task.

1. Link computer to the router with the help of the LAN cable.
2. Open and search routerlogin.net or 192.168.1.1 into the web browser in computer.
3. You’ll reach to login interface page, where you have to enter login credentials (username and password).
4. You can find the credentials in the user manual of the router. Just enter the details and click on the NEXT button.

Interface dashboard will display on the screen of the computer and now you can adjust the settings and networks.

The Ending Words

Here, you have seen the how to setup your new Netgear Nighthawk WiFi router in your home. We have shared the package accessories information and troubleshooting tips in different sections of the article. Hope, you have installed the Netgear Nighthawk router in your home without facing any issue.