How to Set Up Nighthawk CAX80 WiFi Router?

The Nighthawk CAX80 works on AX6000 WiFi speed and provides services like modem as well as router. You can also connect more networking devices with it like routers, boosters and extenders. This post contains all information about the Nighthawk CAX80 setup via Nighthawk router app method as well as Nighthawk router login interface method.

Nighthawk CAX80 Setup

Hardware Setup

Take out the modem router, ISP co-axial cable, and user manual from the content package of the Nighthawk CAX80 WiFi router.

• Connect the cable to the ISP connector of the modem router device.
• Then, simply turn on the device by plugging the power cord to the wall outlet.

Now, use one of the configuration methods to complete the Nighthawk CAX80 setup: first is via phone and other is via computer. Learn both one by one:

Configuration Via Routerlogin.net

• Connect the computer with your modem router via Ethernet cable or SSID.

Cable: use the Ethernet cable and connect it to the modem LAN port and computer’s Ethernet cable.
SSID: Note the modem router SSID username and password from the back label of the device. Turn on Wi-Fi feature of the computer and select the CAX80 name.

• After the connection, go into the web browser and enter the routerlogin.net or IP 192.168.1.1 in the address field.
• A Nighthawk login page will appear. Here, enter the admin username and password.
• The default admin credential at the modem router back label.
• Enter the credentials and click LOGIN button. You will access the Nighthawk router login interface.
• Here, type the new WiFi name and password for the CAX80 network. Click SAVE button.
• A new network will be created with which you can connect with the help of the new WiFi password that you have entered in the interface.

There is one more way to configure the router with the help of the phone via Nighthawk app. Let’s learn how to log into the Nighthawk app and complete the Nighthawk router setup.

Configuration Via Nighthawk App

The first step to configure the device with the help of the Nighthawk app, you have to download the app from the Play Store or App Store.

• Open the app in your device and log into it with the help of the MyNetgear account.
• If you don’t have MyNetgear account credentials, then create the account taping Sign Up.
• Here, enter the name, Email ID, and tap Get Verification Code.
• Type the code sent to your Email address and log into the app.

Now, select the Modem router here, enter the WiFi name and password to create the device network.

In the next section, you will learn to find out the WiFi router status with the help of the LED lights.

Knowing of CAX80 Router LEDs

Power LED

If your CAX80 router Power LED showing solid white it means the modem router getting proper power. Solid red light on the Power LED means the modem router facing overheat, so power off the router and let it cool.

Downstream LED

The downstream LED indicates the status of the downstream channel of the modem router. It shows solid amber, white, and blink white, to showcase the status of the channel.

Upstream LED

This LED indicates the status upstream channel of the modem router. It also rings solid amber, solid white and blinking white like the Downstream LED.

Online LED

This LED shows the Solid white which means the router is online. Blinking white means router is synchronizing with cable provider’s cable modem termination system (CMTS). If the Online LED ringing slow blinking amber and white, it means the modem router reached the traffic meter limit.

Multi gig Port LED

The gig port LED indicates the modem router’s 2.5 Gbps and 1 Gbps and 100 Mbps port status. It rings Solid Blue, Blinking blue, solid white, blinking white, solid amber and blinking amber to showcase the gig port status.

Ethernet Port LED

There are four Ethernet ports in the modem router that has a separate LEDs on the front of the device. The LEDs rings when any internet device connects with the modem via Ethernet cable.

2.4GHz & 5GHz Radio LED

This LEDs shows the 2.4 GHz and 5Ghz radio operations. If it is off, it means the modem router is not operating any.

USB port LED

The modem router has a USB port at the back along with the LAN and WAN ports. The USB LED shows white light when a USB device is connected to the modem router.

The Conclusion

CAX80 modem router is an incredible device that connects directly with the ISP server socket via Co-axial. In this article, we elaborated how to complete the Nighthawk CAX80 setup via different methods. We have provided information about the modem router LEDs as well at the end of the post.