How to Complete Netgear Nighthawk RAX36S Setup?

Do you have a new Netgear Nighthawk RSX36S router and want to set it up quickly? You have come to the right place. Here, you’ll learn step-by-step Nighthawk RAX36S setup instructions. The setup interface is called Nighthawk router login interface; before initiating the setup process ensure you have the following pre-requirements fulfilled.

• A router connected to PC
• Login URL: routerlogin.net
• Admin username: admin
• Admin password: password

Netgear Nighthawk RAX36S Setup

1. Connect Router with Modem

Place the RAX36S router device close to the home modem and use the Ethernet cable to connect both of them. Connect the Ethernet cable to router’s WAN port and modem’s LAN port. Then turn modem and router on.

2. Link PC to Router’s WiFi Network

After connecting the router with the modem, you must configure the router from its web-based interface. So, first link a PC or laptop with the router’s WiFi network. Go into the PC’s Wi-Fi settings and select Netgear router’s network name. Enter the default password to connect which is given at the back label of the router.

3. Access Nighthawk Login Interface

Open a web browser in PC and enter login URL routerlogin.net or IP address 192.168.1.1 in the address bar. Search it and reach the interface login page. Type the default Nighthawk router login credentials in lowercase:

• Username: admin
• Password: password

Click LOGIN to access the interface.

4. Finish Nighthawk Router Setup

A “Create Account page” will appear, sign up by entering your name, Email ID, password, selecting two questions, and answering those. Create the account and click Next. On the next page, type the WiFi name and password to create new network of the router.

Save settings and wait until the device reboots. Then you can connect the devices to the router’s WiFi network using the new credentials.

Now, learn how to manage router settings and features from the Nighthawk router app on your phone.

Manage WiFi with Nighthawk Router App

To manage all settings and functions of the router you can also use your phone rather than accessing the interface itself. Follow these instructions to access the app and manage the device:

• Download Nighthawk router app in your phone if you don’t have.
• Open the app and access it via MyNetgear account credentials.
• In the app, tap Router option and you can see the router connection with devices and extenders (if any).

Within the Nighthawk router app, you can change the WiFi password, frequency channels, router connections strength and much more.

If facing technical issues while setting up your Nighthawk router, use these troubleshooting tips and solutions given below:

Nighthawk RAX36S Setup Troubleshooting

• Make sure the Ethernet cable that you are using to connect the modem with the router is damage-free and has no cuts.
• Verify the location where the router has been placed is optimal, means no electronic devices near networking devices.
• Use the updated version of the browser to access the routerlogin interface. To update, go into the browser’s Settings, select About, click UPDATE button.
• Confirm the admin credentials that you are using are correct. Check the router back label to confirm.

Summary:

Here, we end this post. Hope, you have followed the correct instructions for Nighthawk RAX36S setup. We have also provided steps to login to the Nighthawk router app so that you can manage and control router functions within your phone. For further expert technical assistance, feel free to chat with us.