How to Setup Nighthawk R6700V3 Router?

There is a simple procedure to install the Netgear Nighthawk R6700V3 WiFi router. You just have to connect the router with modem and configure it through phone or computer. Both of the Netgear R6700V3 setup methods are instructed below:

Nighthawk R6700V3 Setup

Connect with Modem

• Place the router near the mode and connect both of them via Ethernet cable.
• Connect one end of the cable to the router’s WAN port and other to the LAN port of the modem.
• Turn both of the devices on and choose one of the setup methods given below:

Via Routerlogin.net

For this type of method you need, a computer which connects with the router via cable or wirelessly, Login URL or IP address, and router admin details. Then use these steps to complete the Netgear Nighthawk R6700V3 setup:

• Go into the web browser in your computer connected with the router network.
• Enter the Login URL routerlogin.net or Ip address 192.168.1.1 in the address bar of the browser.
• Search it and Netgear router login page of the interface will appear. Enter the Admin login details which are:
  • Username: admin
  • Password: password

• Now, click LOGIN button and access the interface. Create the new network by typing the new WiFi name and password.
• Save settings and let the router restart itself. After that, you can easily connect with the router WiFi network.

You can also try the other method of setup through your phone (Nighthawk app) available on the Play Store or App Store.

Via Nighthawk App

First, open Play Store or App Store in your phone and download the Netgear Nighthawk app. Then follow the steps given below:

• Open the app and create the Netgear Account in the app.
• Enter your Email ID and tap Get Verification Code.
• The code will be sent to your Email address.
• Enter the code in the app and access the app further.
• Tap Setup New Device and choose WiFi Router.
• Connect the phone with the router network.
• Now, type the new WiFi name and password.
• Tap SAVE and wait for the router to restart.

Then, you can connect with the router network with the help of new WiFi name and password.

Change Admin Password

To change the admin login password, you have to access the web-interface. Then, follow these steps:

• Open settings of the web-based interface.
• Choose the admin option.
• Enter new password and click SAVE to apply the password.
• Now, you can use this new password to access the interface.

Update R6700V3 Router Firmware

To update the Nighthawk WiFi router firmware, you have to download the latest firmware version file from the official website of Netgear. Then, apply these steps:

• Access the interface of the Netgear router through the routerlogin.net.
• Go into the Settings and open the Firmware tab.
• Paste the downloaded version file and click INSTALL.

Conclusion

In this article, we have shared detailed information about the Netgear Nighthawk R6700V3 setup. We have explained two methods of configuration: routerlogin.net and Nighthawk app. After that, we walked you through how to change the interface admin password and update the router. Hope, you have learned how to setup the Nighthawk router and successfully installed the router, but if you are facing issues, feel free to make contact with us.