Facing Trouble in Installing Netgear Nighthawk Router?

Having one of the best routers at your home, but then also are you facing a number of issues in Netgear Nighthawk Setup. Don’t worry as we have got your back. In this article, we have outlined the topmost reasons, which can be the main cause of this issue along with the relevant solutions. So, what are we waiting for? Let’s get the ball rolling.

Reasons: Facing Trouble in Installing Netgear Router

Take a look at the below-mentioned reasons that might be a hurdle in the installation of Netgear Nighthawk router.

1. Technical Glitches

The most common reason why many Netgear users face a series of difficulties during the setup process is technical glitches. In order to get relief from this, you have to perform the rebooting process of your Netgear Nighthawk router. To do so, follow the below-mentioned steps:

1. Hit the Power button of the Netgear Nighthawk router
2. Disconnect it from the power outlet
3. Wait for a few minutes
4. Connect it back to the power outlet
5. Press the power button in order to turn on the router

So, what’s the result? Is the issue resolved or not? If not, why to worry as we haven’t winded up yet. You can move to the reason.

2. WiFi Interference

What do you understand by interference? Hurdle, right? So, there are some objects which become hurdle in between the signals of WiFi devices and due to this, they can’t reach their destination. Wondering what are those objects? Wonder no more, take reference from the below-mentioned list and avoid placing them in between your WiFi devices.

1. Home appliances like a microwaves, TVs, etc.
2. Ceramic tiles 
3. Windows and tinted glass 
4. Aquariums

Not only in installation process, but WiFi interference is the reason for number of issues. So, we recommend you to take this list into your consideration very seriously while placing the WiFi devices.

3. Distance Between WiFi Devices

Another very common reason is that you might have placed the router very far from the modem. And due to this, signals have become weak. So, place your router in such a way that too much distance can’t be the reason for the above-mentioned issue.

Next point to keep in mind related to the placement of the router is that don’t keep it too near the modem as the clashing of signals won’t take much time. So, try to maintain a safe distance between both WiFi devices.

4. Wrong Web Address

You might have used the wrong web address resulting in the issue at hand. We suggest you cross-check the web address used by you for getting access to the Netgear Nighthawk router login page of your router. If there is some mistake, rectify it now and see if you can now install your Netgear router.

5. Damaged Ethernet Cable

The Ethernet cable which you have plugged in the Ethernet ports of both WiFi devices is maybe ripped off. So, check it once, if it is damaged or worn out from any side or not? If you notice any damaged part in the Ethernet cable, then we recommend you to go and replace it with the new one. If fixing the damaged Ethernet cable can resolve the issue, you can do it too. You may choose any of these options according to your preference.

6. Inactive Power Supply

Can any appliance work properly with an inactive power supply? So, we recommend you to check the power outlet. Ensure that the power outlet is sufficiently providing electricity to the router. And with this, check whether the wall socket to which the Netgear Nighthawk router is connected is damaged. In some scenarios, everything is perfect in its place but there is some minor fault in the power cable, so after checking the above points, check this one also.

So, what’s the update? Is the issue of not being able to install the Netgear Nighthawk router resolved? Congratulations to those who gained success in resolving the issue. But, if you are out of luck and can’t gain success in resolving it, don’t worry, as we have not wrapped up the post yet. We recommend you to set up the Netgear router through the Netgear Nighthawk app.

We expect the troubleshooting hacks mentioned above will help you get rid of the issue. In the event that you have resolved this issue, feel free to drop some lines into the comment section