How to Log in to a Netgear Router
Follow these steps to log in to your router through a computer:
How Do I Access My Netgear Nighthawk Router?
You can log in to Netgear Nighthawk routers using the method above, or you can use the Nighthawk mobile app. Install the Nighthawk app for Android or the Nighthawk app for iOS, then follow the instructions in the app. After setting up a Netgear account, you’ll need to scan the QR code on the router. The app should handle everything else.
What Is the Default Login for Netgear Routers?
For most Netgear routers, the default user name is admin, and the default password is password. This information is on the underside of the router. If you can’t log in because a user changed your Netgear router’s default login credentials, you can reset the router to factory settings. Netgear has a list of routers compatible with the Netgear Nighthawk app.
How Do I Find the IP Address of My Netgear Router?
You can also access your router by entering its IP address in the URL bar of any web browser. The IP address is on the bottom of the router, or you can look up your router’s IP address using Command Prompt (on Windows) or Terminal (of Mac or Linux).
Why Can’t I Log Into My Netgear Router?
There are a number of things you can try when you can’t connect to Wi-Fi, but here are some troubleshooting steps for when you can’t log in to your router:
