Here, you will get to learn about how to initiate Netgear WiFi router connection with the router. We will explain physical link and configuration instruction to complete the setup.
In between, you will get to know about how to connect an extender with your router, so that you can eliminate WiFi dead zones in your house.
At the end of the article, you will learn how to reset the Netgear nighthawk router. So, let’s dive into the deep information written down here about Netgear router setup.
Let’s Connect Netgear Router to Modem
There are way easy steps to link your new Netgear Nighthawk router to the home modem. At first, you have to place the router close to the modem. Then, follow simple steps to complete Netgear Nighthawk setup without app.
Connect Ethernet Cable
- Connect the WAN port of the router to the LAN port of the modem with the help of cable.
- Then, turn on the router and modem by plugging their power cord to the wall socket.
Now, you have to access the interface with the help of your computer, the whole process steps are given down here.
Configure Netgear WiFi Router
- Link your compute to the router network and open an updated web browser.
- Now, you have to search URL routerlogin.com or IP address 192.168.1.1 in the browser.
- The login window will open up, where you have to enter the username and password (find credentials in user manual)
- Press the Enter button and reach to the interface page, here you can easily configure the Netgear Nighthawk WiFi router.
This is how you can easily setup the Netgear router. Now, let’s connect your router to a range extender to expand the router network in your house.
Let’s Connect Extender to Netgear Router
Through WPS Method
To establish the connection between the router and extender through WPS method, you have to turn on the router and extender by plugging it into wall socket.
- Press the WPS button on the WiFi router first.
- Then, hit the WPS button on the extender.
- Both the devices will connect to each other automatically.
After establishing strong connection between routers to extender, now you have to start the configuration of extender. Just follow some instruction given down here.
Adjust Extender Settings
You have to link the computer with the extender with the help of LAN cable. Then, go to an updated web browser.
- In the web browser, you have to type the extender IP address like 192.168.1.1 or any other given on the Label.
- You have to hit the Enter button on the keyboard or click on the Log In option on the computer screen.
- By hitting the button, you will reach to the Linksys interface login page, where you have to enter the login credentials.
- Just enter the login credentials, and log in to the interface, where you can easily adjust the settings.
- You can also initiate firmware update, change admin credentials and enable or disable features easily from interface.
If your router is not working after setting up your router, then you can reset the router, let’s see how to reset Nighthawk router.
How to Reset Router?
- Find the RESET pinhole button at the back of the router.
- Give it a long press with the help of any pin and reset process will start.
End Note Lines
Here, you have gathered information about how to complete the connection between the router and home modem through Ethernet cable. Then you have seen and learned how to expand your router network by connecting a extender to it.
