Netgear Nighthawk App: Manage Your Nighthawk Devices

From the basic to hard configuration, the interface is important. But nowadays, the WiFi brands launch applications, so that the user can easily access the settings of the device. Netgear also launched one app for manage any Nighthawk device (extender, router, or mesh). The app is “Nighthawk” Here, you will get to know about how to download the Nighthawk app in your mobile phone. This guide includes about the procedure of download Nighthawk app for PC or Phone.

Not just downloading the app or accessing it, we will teach you to manage a few important settings and features of the app. At the end, you will find the tips to resolve the Nighthawk app not working issues.

How to Download Nighthawk App in Phone?

The Netgear Nighthawk app is available on every app store. So, if you have iPhone then you can use the App Store to install the app and if you have smart Android phone, you can use the Play Store to download the app. To download the app, follow these steps:

• Launch your phone’s app store or Google Play.
• Type “Netgear Nighthawk” into the search box to find the app.
• Tap install/get to start the installation. In a few minutes, the app will be in your device.

Now, let’s download it in your MAC operated computer or laptop, but you can’t download it in the Windows operated PC.

How to Download Nighthawk App for PC (MAC)?

To download Nighthawk app for PC, you need to connect your MAC device with internet and follow these instructions:

• Open the App Store in your MAC PC.
• Search the Netgear nighthawk app.
• Click Get option to install the app.
• The app will be installed in your device in a few minutes.

Now, that you have understands about how to install the Nighthawk app in your device, you should also know about how to access Nighthawk app.

How to Access Netgear Nighthawk App?

You can use the app to set your Netgear nighthawk router, mesh systems or extenders and manage devices settings after the setup.

For Setup

To setup any Nighthawk device, you need to use the admin login credentials or create the Netgear account to access the app.

• Then, select the device that you desire to setup (router, mesh, extender, or mesh extender).
• The app will instruct you to connect phone Wifi network with the Nighthawk network.
• After that, you need to create the Nighthawk network by typing the username and password.
• Then, finish the setup, by updating the firmware and rebooting the Netgear Nighthawk WiFi device.

After Setup

• To log into the Nighthawk app, you need your MyNetgear account credentials.
• Just open the app and enter the user ID and password.
• Inside the app, you can select the Nighthawk device that you want to manage.

So, these were the steps to access the Nighthawk app in your phone for the new WiFi setup and after setup. Now, let’s see how to manage various important settings.

Manage Various Settings via Netgear Nighthawk App

The settings that you will learn here to manage are mostly used and enabled by the users. So, let’s start to configure them right away.

Change Passwords

Access the app > Go into the Settings > choose the wireless Settings > select any Network like 5 GHz or 2.4 GHz channel > change the password > SAVE to apply the password.

Netgear ARMOR

It is a security system which you can subscribe and initiate through the Netgear Nighthawk app. Just tap on the ARMOR option and create the account. Then enter the details and Finish the Netgear Armor setup.

Parental Controls

Parental Control is a feature of WiFi network, which you will find in every WiFi device. The Nighthawk devices also provide its features to block adultery websites and secure the web from harmful websites. To activate:

• Access app and go into Parental controls.
• Create the profile and limit the network.
• You can name the profile of you kid.
• You can also select sites that you want to block.
• SAVE all the details and finish the setup.

Guest WiFi Network

Guest network is for your guests so that they cannot connect with the main network with unlimited services. The feature will create a separate network which have limited reach and limited data. Let’s see how to activate the Guest network:

• Open the Nighthawk app, and select the Guest network option under the settings.
• Enter the new network details like WiFi username and password.
• SAVE the settings and create the network.

So, these were the major features of the Netgear app. Now, let’s learn why and how to solve the Nighthawk app not working.

Nighthawk App not Working: Reasons and Solutions

At first, we will provide you with the list of reasons and then solutions to resolve them one by one.

Reasons:

• App is not up-to-date.
• Phone not connected with the router’s network.
• Not connected with Internet.
• App’s user password is incorrect.
• Phone bugs are interrupting the app opening force.

Solutions:

Update the Nighthawk App

Go into the Play Store or App Store and search for the Nighthawk app. tap the Update button and wait for a few minutes. Then, try to open and accessing the app.

Connect Phone with Router’s Network

Go into the phone’s WiFi settings and restart the WiFi by turning it off & on once. Then, select the Nighthawk router’s network and enter the password. This will reconnect the phone and router.

Double Check App User Password

You should check the App user password and make sure it is correct. And if not working then tap Forgot Password button. Enter your Email ID and link will be sent to your provided address. Reset the password and access the app again with it.

Reboot Your Phone

Long press the Phone’s power button and the phone will restart in a few minutes. Then, open the app and access it through the login credentials.

Restart Router’s Network

To restart the router’s network, you need to cut the power supply and re-supply the electricity to router. There are two ways to do that:

• Find the Power button and press it twice.
• Plug out and in the power adapter of WiFi router.

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