Router works with modem to provide you the internet access and to your home gadgets. A router needs a cable or DSL modem to transform the Internet signal that delivers by your ISP. Firewall is another feature that routers offer to add an extra layer of security to the internet. There could be several reasons; behind your problem which is you can’t login to Netgear router.
Troubleshooting Tips
Here are the diagnoses and the fixes of your problem, just simply follow these steps to resolve the problem:
Incorrect Netgear Router IP Address
Reasons: It’s possible that you are accessing the router login page with the proper IP address. Typically, 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 is the default.
Fix: As an alternative, you can attempt to log in via routerlogin.net. To make sure the address is correct:
- To find the Default Gateway on Windows, type ipconfig into the Command Prompt
- To check the gateway on macOS, use if config in the Terminal.
Connection Issues
Reasons: There is a chance that loose or faulty wire is stopping you to login to the Netgear Router.
Fix: Make sure the router is connected to your device:
- If it’s connected via WiFi then make sure the network you are connected to, is the correct one.
- If it’s connected via Ethernet cable then in that case you need to verify that the cable is securely plugged in.
Nighthawk App and Web Browser
Reasons: There are high chances that your Netgear nighthawk app is not up to date and you haven’t clears the bowser cache.
Fix: Always make sure that you use updated version of Nighthawk app; you can update the app from play store or app store. Updated app helps you to access the router easily by Nighthawk app login. And if you are using web browser to access the router then make sure that browser’s cache is clear or try using different browser to access login page.
Incorrect Login Credentials
Reasons: The default username is usually admin, and the default password is password. These should be changed for security, so use your updated credentials if you have changed them to access the Netgear router
Fixes: If you forgot your password; then there is only one solution that you need to reset your router and set it back to its default factory settings. To reset follow these steps:
- First you need to locate the reset button. It is located at the back of your router.
- Once reset button is located, press that button and hold it for 10 seconds.
- After 10 seconds, you need to release the button.
- After releasing it, your router is set to default factory setting. Now, you need to configure it again.
We hope that by following these tips; you can login to Netgear Router.
Conclusion
We concluded that, earlier you can’t login to Netgear Router but by following these troubleshooting tips, you can get the router’s login access back.