How to access Netgear router settings

How to access Netgear router settings?

How to access Netgear router settings? With a web browser, you can access your NETGEAR router:

1. Open a web browser from a device on the network of your router.
2. In the address bar, type routerlogin.net or http://192.168.1.1.
   A login window appears.
3. Specify the router administrator’s username and password.
   Admin is the username. Your setup password is the password. User names and passwords are case-sensitive.
   Find out how to recover your NETGEAR admin password by reading How do I recover my NETGEAR admin password?.
   Your BASIC Home page will display.

FOR Nighthawk:

Using the Nighthawk app, you can log into your NETGEAR router:

1. Visit nighthawk-app.com to download the Nighthawk app.
2. Your mobile device must be connected to the WiFi network of your NETGEAR router.
3. Log in to your NETGEAR account after launching the Nighthawk app.

If you are unable to access your router, this section provides troubleshooting steps.

Also check: How to Enable Upnp on an Asus Router

How to access Netgear router settings? Using the Nighthawk app is the easiest way to manage your router’s settings and wireless network. Using the Nighthawk app, you can update your router’s firmware or check the speed of your network.

If you are having trouble accessing your Netgear router, try the following troubleshooting tips:

• Connect your computer to your router’s WiFi network. A router’s default WiFi settings can be found on its bottom or back panel.
• Verify that you have entered the correct web address, user name, and default password.
  • Alternatively, visit www.routerlogin.com or www.routerlogin.net
  • Admin is the user name
  • To learn how to log into your NETGEAR router, see How do I log into my NETGEAR router?.
    You can no longer use the default password if you previously changed your router’s admin password.
• Please visit the following links for instructions on how to clear your browser cache if you receive an error when trying to access routerlogin.com or routerlogin.net:
  • Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050
  • Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17438/windows-internet-explorer-view-delete-browsing-history
  • Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-clear-firefox-cache
  • Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/clear-your-browsing-history-sfri47acf5d6/mac
  • Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/10607/microsoft-edge-view-delete-browser-history

It may also be possible to resolve your access error by using a different browser. You can, for example, use Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari to access the router login page if you usually use Google Chrome.

• Your browser’s address bar should display the default IP address of your router.
  Use a different method of connecting to your router. You can use wired Ethernet instead of WiFi if you’re using WiFi. Changing your wireless connection may also be an option. Use the 5 GHz band instead of the 2.4 GHz band, for example.
• Using a different device (phone, tablet, laptop, desktop) may prove more effective.
• You might not be able to access your router’s web interface when you are connected to multiple networks at once (wired, wireless, VPN, or corporate connection). Connect only to your NETGEAR router and disconnect from any additional Internet or VPN connections.

• Deactivate ad-blocking software, firewalls, and pop-up blockers temporarily.
• It is a good idea to power cycle your router, modem, and connected devices (including desktops, laptops, smartphones, tablets, and games consoles).
  Find out how to power cycle your home network by visiting How do I power cycle my home network?.
• Perform a factory reset of your router if none of the steps above resolve your access problems. Note: Any personalized router settings and configurations are lost after a factory reset. All router settings are reset to factory defaults, including the admin user name, admin password, WiFi network name (SSID), WiFi password, and security settings.
  After a factory reset, perform the following steps:

1. Log in with your default username and password after factory resetting your router.
2. ADVANCED can be accessed by clicking on it.
3. The IP address of your router should be 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 under Router Information.

•  To prevent further login issues, make sure that your firmware is up to date:
  • Check the Router Update option under ADVANCED.
  • You can update the firmware by clicking Yes if new firmware is available.