Installing a Netgear Nighthawk device via routerlogin.net admin details means its WiFi network name (SSID) is set by default already. Apart from this, it also means that you don’t have a unique router’s SSID. Moreover, what’s more threating? The Nighthawk router’s SSID is like an open doors to anonymous person. So, what to do in such a case? The first yet foremost thing that you have to do is to change the Netgear Nighthawk router’s SSID.
You might be thinking – is it really possible, right? Well, yes it is! Changing the Netgear Nighthawk router’s SSID is easy. So, you don’t have to be worried about the default router’s SSID to be hacked by intruders.. What are you waiting for , next weekend? No? Then, without much delay, go through this post and know how to change the SSID of your Netgear Nighthawk router in blink of an eye. Let’s start, may we?
Steps to Change Nighthawk Router’s SSID
Opt for Router’s Placement
Now, it’s time to choose a perfect place for your Nighthawk router. There are some important points that you must keep into consideration before choosing a permanent place for your Netgear Nighthawk router. Have a quick nudge below:
Supply Power to the Router
To change the Nighthawk router’s SSID, you must get your device ready by plugging it in to a working yet non-damage wall plug. Make sure that a proper, steady yet fluctuation-free electricity is being supplied to your Nighthawk router. Once you are done, head over to the next step.
Choose a well-ventilated area for your router
- Your router should not be placed beneath a table, inside a closet, or near to think wall and windows
- The area you choose for your Nighthawk router must be in reach of your existing modem
On the off chance if the area you choose for your Nighthawk router near to modem doesn’t have wall plug closer to it, then we suggest you either build a new one (the wall plug) near to your modem or make use of an extension cord.
Connect Your Router With Modem
Let us now commence the process of connecting Netgear Nighthawk router and modem. Hence, grab an Ethernet cable. After getting your hands on the cable, insert its one end to your Nighthawk router and other end in to your existing modem. Make sure that the connection is stable and finger-tight. To verify the same, access the Nighthawk app on your smartphone. And, if you have a PC handy, first download Nighthawk App for PC, log in to it, and see if you are able to access it.
Note: Before proceeding further, it is important for you to check the router-modem connection. The reason being, if the connection is not successful, then you might get issues while changing the SSID of your Netgear Nighthawk router. That is why, to verify the connection we have suggested to access the app. Got it?
Turn on a Device and Open a Web Browser
Now, what you have to do, turn on a device like PC or laptop. Prior to putting the device into use, please ensure to check for the updates available on it. Just in case, you find any, update it right away.
After updating the device’s software version, launch any web browser of your choice in it. But, you have to update the web browser version as well before using it.
Now, hover the mouse cursor over the browser’s address bar and type routerlogin.net.
In the event that you get routerlogin.net not working issue, then:
- Clear the browsing history
- Double-check the web address
- Copy routerlogin.net and paste in the address bar to prevent typing errors
- Do not use the search bar or the browser’s private window
- Wipe out cache and cookies as well
- Use 192.168.1.1 IP instead of routerlogin.net
Do Netgear Nighthawk Login
When you enter routerlogin.net or 192.168.1.1 IP in the browser’s address bar and press the Enter key, you will be redirected to Netgear Nighthawk login window. Over here, you have to enter the default (if not changed) router’s admin details and click Log In.
You Are All Set!
You will now see that the Basic home screen or the Dashboard of your Netgear Nighthawk router . Over here, you have to locate and select the Wireless option and enter the new yet unique SSID (WiFi network name) for your Netgear Nighthawk router in the required fields.
Once you are done, click on Apply to make changes effective.
That was all about our post about how to change the SSID (WiFi network name) of your Netgear Nighthawk router. Was it helpful? Apart from this, we also suggest you change the existing password of your router. How? Just apply the steps highlighted above in the exact given order and when you reach the step to change the router’s SSID, you will get the next option right after it to change the existing password of the Nighthawk device. Change it and don’t forget to apply the changes.
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