Features of Nighthawk App

  • Parental Controls
  • Guest Network Setup
  • Speed Test Dashboard
  • Internet Usage Monitor
  • Auto Firmware Update Option
  • Pause Internet
  • Netgear ARMOR Security Setup

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Advantages of Nighthawk App

  • User-Friendly Management Dashboard
  • Pause Internet anytime through App
  • Check Internet and WiFi Speed
  • Smart Circle Parental Control Setup , and many more

How to Download Nighthawk App?

In Android Smartphone (Use Play Store)
  1. Connect phone to the internet network.
  2. Open Play Store.
  3. Search Netgear Nighthawk app in the store and go to the Download page of the app.
  4. Tap on the INSTALL button to start the download.

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In Apple iPhone( Using AppStore)
  1. Connect iPhone to the internet network.
  2. Open App Store.
  3. Type “Netgear Nighthawk app” in the search bar and search.
  4. You will reach the download page, where in tap on the GET button.
  5. In a few minutes, the Netgear Nighthawk app will be installed in your Apple device.

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How to Log in to the Netgear Nighthawk App?

Scenario A:

If you are setting up a new router or extender device.

  1. Connect router or extender physically to the home network and download app.
  2. Open app and select Setup New WiFi. You will be taken to the setup page.
  3. Follow on-screen instructions like linking WiFi to the home network, and creating a new WiFi network.
  4. In case you want to change WiFi password or username, change the frequency channels and update firmware, you can easily do it all via app.

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Scenario B:

If you want to change the settings of an already installed router or extender.

  1. Connect smart phone to the internet (WiFi).
  2. Open Nighthawk app in your phone.
  3. Access it using username and password.
  4. You will reach app’s dashboard where you can reset/change the settings.

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Common Nighthawk App Errors

  • Nighthawk Application not working.
  • Not able to create parental controls in the app.
  • Internet is connected, but app is showing no internet.
  • App can’t detect router or extender device.
  • Nighthawk App detected the router, but not able to find the extender.

How to Solve Nighthawk App Errors?

  • Update the App

    If Nighthawk app not working; then most of the app errors get resolved by simply updating the app. Learn how to update it:

    1. Open Play Store or App Store.
    2. Search Netgear Nighthawk App.
    3. Tap on the UPDATE button.
  • Check Phone’s WiFi Connectivity & Re-Login

    If Nighthawk app not working, then verify if your smart phone is connected to WiFi. If not, examine below points:

    1. Router’s ethernet cable connection with the modem.
    2. ISP socket or power outlet: working or damaged

    If the problem still persists and your nighthawk app is not working or the app lags, then simply re-login once.

    1. Open the app.
    2. Select Profile Account section.
    3. Click on the LOG OUT button.
    4. Login Again

Note: There is no option for download Nighthawk app for PC (windows), but you can download Nighthawk app for PC or Laptop with MAC OS.

  • Clear App Cache

    Clear the cached data of Nighthawk app com setup for its smooth working.

    1. Open Phone settings.
    2. Go into Apps Section.
    3. Locate and choose the Nighthawk app.
    4. Choose Storage and tap on Clear Cache.
  • Reboot Home Network

    If Netgear Nighthawk app not working; refreshing your home network can resolve issues. To do so, simply power cycle your WiFi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Nighthawk app is a phone application designed by Netgear to setup Netgear’s Nighthawk routers and extenders. The application enables users to access WiFi controls and mange settings. It is available for Android as well as Apple Users, and can be downloaded from Playstore and App Store respectively. This application can also be installed on MAC book.

There can be many reasons why you can’t log into your Nighthawk app in phone, have a look at the list:

  • WiFi device not connected to the internet
  • App is not working on the updated version
  • Entering incorrect app username and password
  • Internet speed is slow.

Yes, you can block and unblock connected devices to the Netgear Nighthawk’s network from the app. Follow below instructions to block or unblock devices:

  1. Open Nighthawk app.
  2. Choose Settings > Advanced > open Security section.
  3. Click on the Access Control tab and select the devices to unblock or block.

  1. Open the app in your phone.
  2. Go to Settings > Profile.
  3. Navigate Sign Out or Log Out button and tap on that.

You can block harmful websites, and also set timer to pause the internet network using Parental Controls on the app.

  • Open the app and access it via username and password.
  • Tap on Parental Controls tab and create a profile.
  • After creating a profile,tap on the Set Up button.
  • Select the devices that can access the created internet network.
  • Tap Continue button to complete the Parental control setup.

Use “Guest WiFi” option to create a new network of router/extender for guests and friends. It enables users to create a separate network connection and set the band width as per choice or requirement.

  • In the app, locate the Guest WiFi tab.
  • Tap on the Guest WiFi enable switch to activate.
  • Set the Network name and password.
  • Choose the WiFi band (2.5 GHz or 5 GHz).