Setup and Manage Nighthawk Device via Nighthawk App

Nighthawk App: Features and Settings

There are a lot of features of the Netgear Nighthawk app in your phone. You don’t need to the connect your computer or laptop again and again to change your Nighthawk device settings and features. Have a look at the list of the setting and features of the app:

Control Every Connected Device

Whenever, you wanted to disconnect any of the phone WiFi connection with the Nighthawk WiFi, you don’t need to open the interface on your computer. The Nighthawk app will help you to control every connected internet device on your phone. You can block, disconnect, limit the data, and much more.

Guest Separate Network

The feature of the separate a WiFi network with limited data and reach is possible through the app in your phone. It will help your guests to connect with the network and provide security to the actual Nighthawk network with unlimited stuff. To activate, you need to the go into the app, select the Guest Network, enter the details like username and password with limit, and SAVE.

Parental Controls for Your Kids

Every parent wants to block the web adultery websites from there kids. Now, it is easy because of the Nighthawk app parental control feature. It will block the harmful website for your kid, not just blocks, you can set a sleep timer on your network. This will automatically cut the kid’s device from the internet when its sleep time.

Set Any Nighthawk device with Current Nighthawk device

You don’t need a web-based interface for set the new extended, new WiFi, or new mesh system network in your home. Nighthawk app is here in your phone to install every nighthawk WiFi device. You just need to register your Email ID, create an account and select the device you desire to setup.

Support on Your Phone 24/7

Facing any technical issues like Nighthawk app not working, extender not connected with router, Nighthawk router not getting any internet or any other. It’s easy to resolve through the Nighthawk app support system. We are just one click away from you and our experts are keen to help.

Now, after reading about the popular features and settings of the app, you need to know about how to download Nighthawk app:

Nighthawk App: Download Methods

Well, there are two basic methods to download the Netgear Nighthawk app in your phone: one is through the app Store or Play Store & another is via Nighthawk support website.

Nighthawk App for PC: MAC

Yes, you can also download Nighthawk app for PC if you have MAC iOS device. It has the safari browser as well as the APP Store. So, you can use the APP Store or Netgear website to download the app on your computer or laptop.

In case of computer, you should use internet web browser to Netgear Nighthawk setup without app. it is also easy to access and use.

Hope, you have learned how to complete the Netgear Nighthawk app download process and now keen to know about how to access it, so let’s dive in:

Netgear Nighthawk App: How to Access

To log into the Netgear nighthawk app, you need a Netgear account (any) and if not then follow these steps:

If You Have Netgear Account

1. Get your phone and open the app.
2. In the username box, type in your login or email address.
3. Put the password in the box that says “password.”
4. Tap LOGIN and you will reach the dashboard of the app.

If Don’t Have Account

1. Open the app, and click Sign UP button.
2. Next, type in your email address.
3. Enter the password, confirm the password & click Continue.
4. On the next page, select two security questions and answer them.
5. Click Finish and then you can use these credentials to the access the dashboard.

You Lost Your Password

1. Forgot your password? No problem! Just click the “Forgot Password” button.
2. You will be asked to enter the Email address, type it in.
3. Click Verify, a mail message sent to your Email ID.
4. Verify and select the password change link on the mail.
5. Hit “change” after entering a new password and verifying it.

Now, you can use this new password to the access the app dashboard. If you desire to set up any device have a look at the below section.

Nighthawk App: How to Setup

WiFi Router

1. Access the app through your Email ID and select the Setup New Device.
2. Choose the WiFi Router option and app provides you with the steps to connect with the router network.
3. Connect with the router network through the WiFi SSID credentials given on the router’s back label.
4. On next page, you need to create the router new network by entering the new username and password.
5. Next, you will get on the firmware update page, here set the updates on automatic which you can enable after the setup.
6. Then just Finish the Setup and let the router reboot. Once it restarts, you can connect with the network easily.

Range Extender

1. Log into the app through your Email ID and select the Setup New Device.
2. Choose the Range Extender and connect with the extender’s network (Netgear_ext).
3. Tap Continue, select the host router’s network and enter the password of the router to connect with it.
4. On the next page, enter the new extender username and password, or you can choose same credentials as the router.
5. To Finish the Setup, you need to check the updates and adjust network (2.4GHz or 5GHz).
6. After that, the extender will restart and then you can link with your extended network via its SSID details.

Nighthawk App Not Working: Reasons and Solutions

1. App is out of date and need an update
2. Device not connected with internet
3. The Username password is incorrect
4. Nighthawk app server down
5. Device not connect with any WiFi network

Solutions: Netgear Nighthawk App Not Working

These solutions are already been used and measured positive in results. So, user can try these tips and resolve the problem.

1. Update the App: Go into the Play Store or App Store and search the app. choose the Update option and wait until its done.
2. Check Login Password: The login password should be correct, if you want to get inside the app dashboard. Make sure its correct and if you have forgotten it, tap Forgot password and create a new one.
3. Connect to Internet: The app won’t open until the mobile isn’t connected with the internet, so link the internet first to the device. No mobile data, just the WiFi network.
4. Re-Open the App: Restart the Nighthawk app by closing it and open it again. Still facing the problem, reboot the phone as well.
5. Reboot the Nighthawk Network: Restarting the Nighthawk WiFi network might help. To do that, you must go press the Power Button twice or plug out and in the WiFi device adapter once in wall outlet.

Frequently Asked Questions