
Quick Start
Download the
1
Nighthawk app to
install your router
On your mobile phone, download
the Nighthawk app and follow the
setup instructions.
Secure your
2
devices with
NETGEAR Armor
Tap the Security icon in your
Nighthawk app to verify that
NETGEAR Armor™ is activated.
Your Nighthawk comes with
NETGEAR Armor cybersecurity.
Armor blocks online threats like
hackers and phishing attempts on
your devices.
Do more
3
Check out everything you
can do on the Nighthawk
app! Run a speed test,
pause the Internet, see all
the connected devices, and
more.
with the app

Contents
Router Ethernet Cable
Overview
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123 5 7
Power LED
Internet LED
6 GHz WiFi LED
5 GHz WiFi LED
2.4 GHz WiFi LED
Troubleshooting
If you’re having problems with the installation, try one of the following:
• Turn off your modem and router and disconnect them. Reboot your
modem. Reconnect your router to your modem, and try installing with
the Nighthawk app again.
• If you’re still unable to install your router using the Nighthawk app,
manually install it using the router web interface.
Visit http://www.routerlogin.net to access the router web interface.
For more information, visit netgear.om/routerhelp.
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December 2020
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Ethernet Ports 1–5 LEDs
USB 2 LED
USB 1 LED
Support and Community
Visit netgear.com/support to get your questions answered and access the latest
downloads.
You can also check out our NETGEAR Community for helpful advice at
community.netgear.com.
Regulatory and Legal
Si ce produit est vendu au Canada, vous pouvez accéder à ce document en
français canadien à https://www.netgear.com/support/download/.
(If this product is sold in Canada, you can access this document in Canadian French
at https://www.netgear.com/support/download/.)
For regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of Conformity,
visit https://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/.
See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.
For NETGEAR’s Privacy Policy, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/privacy-policy.
By using this device, you are agreeing to NETGEAR’s Terms and Conditions at
https://www.netgear.com/about/terms-and-conditions. If you do not agree, return
the device to your place of purchase within your return period.
For 6 GHz devices, only use this device indoors: The operation of this device is
prohibited on oil platforms, cars, trains, boats, and aircraft, except that operation of
this device is permitted in large aircraft while flying above 10,000 feet. Operation
of transmitters in the 5.925‑7.125 GHz band is prohibited for control of or
Communications with unmanned aircraft systems.
Power Adapter
(varies by region)
WPS Button with LED
WiFi On/Off Button with LED
LED On/Off Switch
Reset Button
USB Ports 1 and 2
Internet Port
Ethernet Ports 1–4
Multi-Gig Ethernet Port 5
Power On/Off Button
Power Connector