Netgear Nighthawk App – WiFi Router and Extender App

Managing the Nighthawk routers and extenders through the local web GUI becomes difficult sometimes. Due to this reason, Netgear has developed the mobile app with a user friendly interface. This app is known as the Netgear Nighthawk app among users and is available at nighthawk-app.com or the Google Play Store or the App Store.

How to Use Netgear Nighthawk App?

Using the Netgear router app is a very easy process. You just need to enter the login credentials of your router or extender or the Netgear account details. Refer to the below table to understand how you can log in to the app and access the Netgear Nighthawk setup wizard:

Using Netgear Account Details	Using Router Login Details	Using Extender Login Details
Launch the Netgear Nighthawk app.	Open the Netgear router app.	Launch the Nighthawk app on your phone.
On the next page, enter the Netgear account user ID.	Tap the option labeled “Login with Admin Credentials”.	Select “Login with Admin Credentails”.
Input the password.	Enter the admin details of your Nighthawk router.	On the next screen, type in the admin details of the extender.
Tap Sign In or Log In.	Tap Sign In or Log In.	Select Log In or Sign In.
Select the product you wish to manage.	The app will take you to the STATUS page	The BASIC Home screen will show up.
The app dashboard will appear.	Manage the router the way you fancy.	Change the extender’s settings to improve network efficiency.

What are the Nighthawk App Features?

The Nighthawk app supports various features that can be used to make the best out of the network connection. You just need to login to the app and tap the respective option to use it. Here are the features that are available on the router app:

Can’t Login to Netgear Nighthawk App?

Without logging in to the app, you cannot access its various features. Follow the tips given below if you are facing problems with the Nighthawk app login:

• Ensure that you have connected your mobile phone to the Nighthawk device WiFi network. The app cannot be accessed on a random network unless you have enabled Anywhere Access.
• Be sure that you are using the correct login details (Netgear account or admin details). You should know that these details are case-sensitive and must be entered very carefully.
• Clear the app’s cache from the Settings of your mobile phone and re-launch it to avoid login problems. Try restarting the mobile phone too.

Key Takeaways for Nighthawk App:

While using the Nighthawk app, you should be connected to the Nighthawk network.

The app version should be the latest one.

If possible, try logging in using the Netgear account details. It allows you to manage all the Netgear devices.

Nighthawk App won’t Connect to Router?

How to Set Up Parental Controls Using Nighthawk App?

The app allows you to monitor your children activities online. In other words, you can restrict their access to harmful contents. Here’s how:

• Launch the Nighthawk app and login to it.
• Tap Parental Controls > Add New Profile > Set Up.
• Enter the name for the profile that you are setting.
• Tap Continue and select the devices that you want your child to use.
• Tap Continue and a confirmation message will appear at last.