Technology has evolved and you do not necessarily need to be connected with your router’s wifi to be able to get into your nighthawk app. In fact, in this How-To article, you are going to be walked through how to get into your Nighthawk app without WiFi. Let us know How To Get Into Nighthawk App Without Access To WiFi?
To get into your nighthawk app without WiFi, you have to open your app and scan the QR code of the Nighthawk router when logging into your Nighthawk App. The code helps the app to connect using WiFi.
Time To Complete: This process should take 45 minutes
Prerequisites
To successfully gain access to the nighthawk without WiFi, then you must have:
- Downloaded the latest nighthawk app either from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
- Allowed access for your nighthawk app to take pictures on your operating device (phone/tablet).
- Turn off and unplug your router.
The Steps Involved In Getting Into Your Nighthawk App Without Wifi
Step 1: Open The Nighthawk App
Step 2: Sign In/ Create Your Netgear Account
Step 3: Configuration Of Startup Options
Step 4: Scanning Of Nighthawk Routers QR
Step 5: Set Up Nighthawk Router
Step 6: You’re Connected
Step 1: Open The Nighthawk App
Once the nighthawk app is downloaded, the first thing you want to do is to open the app. The icon should already be on your menu, tap on the app’s icon to open the nighthawk app.
Step 2: Sign In/Create Your Netgear Account
Once you’ve opened the app on your operating device, you should then sign in to your Netgear account in the app with your Netgear account details ( Netgear Email & Password). This step is important to help you sync your router with Amazon Alexa. For people that don’t have a Netgear account before, you can easily set up your Netgear account from your nighthawk app within 5 minutes.
Step 3: Configure The StartUp Options And Select The Product You Wish To Connect To
Once you’ve gained access to your Netgear account the next thing to do is to now configure the app’s start-up options. This involves turning on the Face ID, accepting the terms and conditions and clicking on “Get Started”. Then Select “WIFI Router” as your product.
Step 4: Scan The Routers QR.
The next thing to do is to scan the QR on the router. The code scanned on the router helps connect the app to the nighthawk network.
Step 5:Set Up Your Nighthawk Router
The next thing to do is go over to your Nighthawk router and set it up so it can be ready to connect with your nighthawk app when you want it to.
How To Set Up Your Nighthawk Router
- Reboot Your modem: Switch off your modem and allow it to stabilize for at least 5 mins before putting it back on and connecting it to your router.
- Connect the Ethernet Cable From The Nighthawk Router To The Modem (End to End): There is a yellow port at the back of your nighthawk router and also at the modem. These ports are where you should connect the ethernet cable to enable the connection.
- Power On The Nighthawk Router: Plug in the nighthawk adaptor to switch on the router.
Step 6: You Are Connected!
With all the previous steps completed, your nighthawk app would instantly access your router and connect you to the nighthawk default wifi network allowing you to be able to control your router remotely from anywhere. All you have to enable remote management.
How To Enable Remote Management
To enable remote management, in your nighthawk app. All you have to do is to: Go to settings >> remote management >> enable remote management.
Conclusion
Just like we discussed earlier, you do not need to bother yourself with the hassle of connecting with your router’s wifi. The article has provided you with steps of a more convenient procedure you can use to get into your nighthawk app with WiFi access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Using This Procedure, Can I Later Personalise My WiFi?
Ans: Of course, even though you are connected without WiFi, you can personalize your WiFi setting. Once you go to settings, you can set up both your password and your security question. The default password for the admin login is “password”. Once you’ve changed your password, you should wait for the app to reboot before starting to make more modifications to the WiFi.
Q2: How Can I Check For Updates?
Ans: Sometimes when the connect procedure is not working, it’s probably because you do not have the updated firmware version. To check for updates, you have to:
Click on Menu >> Settings >>Router Settings >> Check for updates.
Q3: Where Can I Find Help in Event Of An Issue?
Ans: If you’ve hit a stop sign and you don’t know how else to move forward, then I recommend that you visit Netgear.com/support.
