How to Setup Nighthawk AXE7300 WiFi Router?

Just unboxed your cutting-edge Nighthawk AXE7300 WiFi router and want to know how to install it in your home.

This guide provides a clear, step-by-step process to get your powerful tri-band Wi-Fi 6E router up and running.

Nighthawk AXE7300 Setup

At first, you must establish the network between the modem and router. So, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the internet port on the back of your Nighthawk router. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port on your modem.

Now, plug the power adapter of your Nighthawk router into a power outlet. Press the power button on the back of the router.

Wait for the power and internet LEDs on the router to light up. Now choose any setup method to install the router device given below:

Web-Interface Setup

In this method, you have to connect an Ethernet cable from one of the LAN ports on the back of your Nighthawk router to an Ethernet port on your computer.

• Open a web browser on your connected device. Type URL routerlogin.net or routerlogin.com or 192.168.1.1. Press Enter.
• The router’s login page should appear. Enter admin username and password. Click Log In or OK.
  • The default username is usually admin
  • The default password is password.

Follow the instructions to configure your router, and complete the setup:

• Enter a strong and unique password for your router’s web interface.
• Choose a name for your Wi-Fi network and a strong password.
• You might be able to configure the 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands separately or use the same name for all.
• Router should automatically detect your internet connection type.

Nighthawk App Setup

Download and Open the Nighthawk app on your mobile device. Sign in with your NETGEAR credentials or create an account if you don’t have one.

• Confirm that the lights are on. Let the app detect the router and your internet connection.
• Choose your WiFi network name (SSID) and password.
• Select your admin password (used to manage router settings, different from WiFi password).
• Optionally enable Remote Management if you want to manage the router while away from home.
• Connect your devices to the newly created WiFi network using the SSID and password you just set up.

IP address Setup

• Open a web browser on your connected device (computer or mobile).
• In the address bar, type the default IP address of your Nighthawk AXE7300 router 192.168.1.1.
• Press Enter. This should take you to the router’s login page. You will be prompted for a username and password.
• The default username is usually admin, and the default password is password. click LOGIN.

Instructions will display on your screen to set up your internet connection, these are likely to be:

• You may also be prompted to set a new administrator password for the router’s web interface for security purposes.
• After you have completed the wizard, your router should be set up and connected to the internet.
• Try browsing the internet on your connected device to confirm that everything is working correctly.

Change Admin Password

Open the Nighthawk App on your phone or tablet. Log in using your NETGEAR account. Tap on your Router icon or name from the dashboard. Tap the Settings > select Admin Settings or Router Settings > Tap Change Admin Password. Enter your New admin password > Tap Save or Apply.

Change WiFi Password

Log into the Nighthawk app with the help of MyNETGEAR account credentials. Go into the Wireless settings and enter the new WiFi password and SAVE it to apply.

Update AXE7300 Router Device

• Log in to your NETGEAR account.
• Tap on your router icon or select the router from the device list.
• Tap Settings > Router Settings > Check for Updates.
• If an update is available, you’ll see a prompt.
• Tap Update and wait (this can take 5–10 minutes).

Troubleshooting Tips

Reboot AXE7300 Router

Unplug the router’s power cord from the power outlet and wait for 10-15 seconds. Then plug the device again into the power outlet and turn it on. This action will reboot the router and refresh the settings.

Reset Nighthawk Router

• Find the reset button on the router.
• Press and hold it for 8-10 seconds.
• The reset process will start.
• After that, you should reconfigure the device.

The Conclusion

Hope you have followed all the tips given in the blog post and complete the Nighthawk AXE7300 setup. We have also provided simple step-by-step guide to change the admin password, WiFi password, and update the device. At the end of the post, we have added simple troubleshooting tips to make the setup error free.

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