{"id":12579,"date":"2024-07-28T22:11:04","date_gmt":"2024-07-29T05:11:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/?page_id=12579"},"modified":"2025-06-19T08:00:51","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T15:00:51","slug":"manage-network-nighthawk-app","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/technology\/manage-network-nighthawk-app\/","title":{"rendered":"Manage Your Home Network with the NETGEAR Nighthawk App"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Your Key to Effortless Home Network Control<\/h2>\n<p>Your NETGEAR Nighthawk Router is powerful, but getting the most out of it can seem daunting at first. That&#8217;s where the NETGEAR Nighthawk App comes in. Think of it as the best digital analyzer and toolbox for easy, convenient home network management \u2013 right from your phone.<\/p>\n<h2>Home WiFi Setup Made Easy<\/h2>\n<p>Setting up a new router can be frustrating. The Nighthawk App simplifies the process with step-by-step guidance. Get online in minutes and start enjoying blazing-fast WiFi immediately. Mobile applications have unlocked a new generation of adaptability and ease of use when interacting with technology. The Nighthawk App by NETGEAR has been designed to quickly install your Nighthawk router.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"table-of-content bg-gray 12579\">\n        <p><strong>IN THIS ARTICLE<\/strong><\/p>\n        <ul>\n                        <li><a href=\"#topic1\">What is the Nighthawk App?<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#topic2\">What Does the Nighthawk App Do?<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#topic3\">Control Your Network from Anywhere<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#topic4\">Security Matters: NETGEAR Armor<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#topic6\">Beyond the Basics<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#topic7\">FAQ's<\/a><\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n        <div id=\"topic1\" class=\"skip-item\">\n                        <h2>What is the Nighthawk App?<\/h2>\n                <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The NETGEAR Nighthawk <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">app<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a simple-to-use <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">network monitoring tool<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the management of all your<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/home\/wifi\/routers\/nighthawk\/?link=faq\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NETGEAR Nighthawk<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> devices and services. It offers a clear dashboard containing information about your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WiFi<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> network, your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WiFi<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> settings, internet speed, parental controls, security settings, and more. The Nighthawk <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">app<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides convenient access to your NETGEAR <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">router<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s features and allows you to manage your network from anywhere.<\/span><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n        <div id=\"topic2\" class=\"skip-item\">\n                        <h2>What Does the Nighthawk App Do?<\/h2>\n                <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pushing the boundaries of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WiFi<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the Nighthawk <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">App<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> now lets you do more with your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WiFi<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can easily control and monitor your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">router<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from home or on the go with remote management. The Nighthawk <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">app<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allows you to conveniently access all the various features of your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">router<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add mesh extenders and wireless <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">access points<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to your existing network.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set limits on your kid\u2019s internet usage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitor against cyber-attacks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pause your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WiFi<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Run speed tests.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Run system updates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access and control NETGEAR Armor security settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manage guest <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WiFi<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and smart home Internet of Things (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IoT<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) device <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">integrations<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Run the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">router<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> traffic meter.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Network management<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">automation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your virtual private network (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VPN<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) has never been easier or feature-rich!<\/span><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n        <div id=\"topic3\" class=\"skip-item\">\n                        <h2>Control Your Network from Anywhere<\/h2>\n                <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Away from home and need to reboot the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">router<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Want to check if the kids are offline for bedtime? The Nighthawk <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">App<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> gives you remote control. You can manage your network settings, pause internet access to specific devices, and even run speed tests to ensure you&#8217;re getting the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best network<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> speeds available.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take your network settings with you by turning on remote management to do everything on the go. The Nighthawk <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">App<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lets you easily monitor and control your home <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WiFi<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from anywhere. You can even setup <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands for your network using the new remote management feature.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Nighthawk <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">App<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is regularly used by millions of users worldwide. Let\u2019s review some of the top features delivered by the Nighthawk <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">App<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Simple Router Setup<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why spend hours upgrading to a better system? The Nighthawk <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">app<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allows you to easily install your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">router<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in just a few minutes. Here\u2019s how it\u2019s done.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nighthawkapp.com\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nighthawk <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">app<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attach the provided antennas (if any) and connect your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">modem<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the Internet port on your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">router<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Power on your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">router<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wait for the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WiFi<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> LED to light.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look on the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">router<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> label for your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">router<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216;s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WiFi<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> network name (SSID) and network key (password). The label is on the back or bottom of your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">router<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On your iOS or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Android<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> mobile device, tap Settings &gt; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wi-Fi<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect your mobile device to the network that is listed on your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">router<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216;s label and enter the password.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Launch the NETGEAR Nighthawk <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">app<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on your mobile device.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow the instructions in the Nighthawk <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">app<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to install your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">router<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and connect to the Internet.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you have trouble connecting your mobile device to your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">router<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s network, try power cycling your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">router<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. After power cycling your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">router<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, repeat Steps 4-8. For more information, see<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kb.netgear.com\/19755\/How-do-I-power-cycle-my-home-network\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do I power cycle my <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">home network<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you encounter any errors while attempting to connect to your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">router<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, see the following articles for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">troubleshooting<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> information:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kb.netgear.com\/000061814\/How-do-I-turn-off-mobile-data-on-my-smartphone-if-I-get-an-error-during-installation\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do I turn off mobile data on my <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">smartphone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if I get an error during installation?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kb.netgear.com\/000061842\/I-m-getting-an-Internet-not-connected-error-when-I-try-to-install-my-NETGEAR-router-using-the-Nighthawk-app-what-do-I-do\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019m getting an Internet not connected error when I try to install my NETGEAR <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">router<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> using the Nighthawk <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">app<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; what do I do?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kb.netgear.com\/000061864\/I-m-getting-a-router-not-found-error-when-I-try-to-install-my-NETGEAR-router-using-the-Nighthawk-app-what-do-I-do\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019m getting a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">router<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> not found error when I try to install my NETGEAR <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">router<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> using the Nighthawk <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">app<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; what do I do?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Pause WiFi<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can pause the internet for any <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">connected device<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the push of a button. This helps to avoid unknown internet usage or reduce <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bandwidth<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> consumption when not needed. When your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WiFi<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is paused, your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">home network<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">connected devices<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are blocked from accessing the internet. However, local <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">network devices<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like printers using cellular data or other <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WiFi<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> networks won\u2019t be affected. The Pause <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WiFi<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> feature is often used for Smart Parental Controls to manage internet usage on specific devices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simply log in to your NETGEAR <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">router<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> using the Nighthawk <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">app<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/home\/services\/circle-smart-parental-controls\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Circle<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">router<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is also accessible through its <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IP address<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">router<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> login web page.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap Device Manager, or a user profile image if you&#8217;re in the Circle <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">app<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">from the primary screen if you want to pause a particular device&#8217;s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WiFi<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To freeze <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WiFi<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the whole network, select Parental Controls.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swipe right on the device you want to pause or choose a profile (probably called \u2018Home\u2019) if you&#8217;re freezing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WiFi<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for all your devices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On some versions of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">app<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can tap the toggle next to the device to pause the internet.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap the pause icon to immediately stop the device&#8217;s access to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WiFi<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The \u2018Play\u2019 icon will resume <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WiFi<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>3. Speed Tests: Your Network&#8217;s Checkup<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your internet is feeling sluggish a quick speed test through the Nighthawk <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">App<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can pinpoint the issue. A speed test can help identify if the slowdown is with your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">provider<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WiFi<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> setup, allowing you to troubleshoot effectively. You can run Internet speed tests to check the speed between your Internet <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">service provider<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ISP<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">modem<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">router<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and your client devices. The method used will depend on which part of your network you want to test.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To see if you are getting the internet speeds advertised by your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ISP<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, test your internet speed from your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">modem<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If the test results are unsatisfactory, your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ISP<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> might have a service problem, or you might need to upgrade your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">modem<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to a newer standard.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To see if your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">router<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is delivering the desired <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internet connection<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> speeds, test your internet speed from your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">router<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> using an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ethernet<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cable. If you get significantly higher <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">network traffic<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> speeds from your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">modem<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> compared to your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">router<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you might need to upgrade your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">router<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To see if your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">router<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WiFi<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is powerful enough for your devices, test your wireless internet speed from a mobile device with the Nighthawk <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">app<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many factors can affect <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WiFi<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> performance, but your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WiFi<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> speeds should be similar to (or only slightly slower than) your speeds over <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ethernet<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when you are near your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">router<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WiFi<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> speeds are significantly slower, your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">router<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or devices might not support the latest <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WiFi<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> standards, or there could be interference problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With NETGEAR Nighthawk, you can view the speed test history to see how your internet speed has changed over time. Speed test results might vary depending on factors like where your mobile device is in relation to your Nighthawk <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">router<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and how many <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">connected devices<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are actively using <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bandwidth<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To run a speed test in the Nighthawk <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">app<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Launch the Nighthawk <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">app<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from a mobile device connected to your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wireless network<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Tap the \u2018Internet Speed\u2019<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tile.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Tap \u2018Test my speed\u2019. Your ping, upload, and download speeds display.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Optional) To see how your speed test compares to your prior speed tests, tap \u2018History\u2019.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h5><b>To check the speed between your <\/b><b>ISP<\/b><b> and your <\/b><b>modem<\/b><b>:<\/b><\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Using an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ethernet<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cable, connect a computer to the LAN port on your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">modem<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Launch a web browser and visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.speedtest.net\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">http:\/\/www.speedtest.net\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The website automatically selects a server near your location. If the server is far away, click \u2018Change Server\u2019 and select a closer one.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Click \u2018Go\u2019<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to start the speed test.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The website tests your upload and download speeds. After about 30 seconds, the test results display.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>To check the speed between your <\/b><b>ISP<\/b><b> and your <\/b><b>router<\/b><b>:<\/b><\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Using an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ethernet<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cable, connect a computer to a LAN port on your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">router<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Launch a web browser and visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.speedtest.net\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">http:\/\/www.speedtest.net\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The website automatically selects a server near your location. If the server is far away, click \u2018Change Server\u2019 and select a closer one.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Click \u2018Go\u2019<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to start the speed test.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The website tests your upload and download speeds. After about 30 seconds, the test results display.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. Router Traffic Meter<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Traffic Meter feature on A NETGEAR Nighthawk <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Router<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allows you to monitor the volume of data on your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">home network<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can use the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Router<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Traffic Meter to monitor <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">network activity<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">network performance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and internet usage over time. It can show your network consumption for today, yesterday, last week, and even last month. This will help you understand how much data your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">internet connection<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> uses when you need it the most. You can also set limits on traffic volume.<\/span><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n        <div id=\"topic4\" class=\"skip-item\">\n                        <h2>Security Matters: NETGEAR Armor<\/h2>\n                <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cyber threats are a real concern for anyone online. NETGEAR Armor, powered by Bitdefender, is your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">network\u2019s security<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> force. NETGEAR Armor works behind the scenes to protect all your devices, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">operating systems<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">network infrastructure<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Armor WPA3 security with a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">firewall<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> keeps your network and private data safe from hackers, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">malware<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and other online threats while you are at home or on the go. Armor protects an unlimited number of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">connected devices<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as Apple <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mac<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> laptops, gaming <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">consoles<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">smartphones<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, security systems, and thermostats from <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vulnerabilities<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. NETGEAR Armor delivers <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">real-time<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> network <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">notifications<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about threats to your Nighthawk system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-8684 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Iot_secrurity_banner_tcm148-150405-300x100.jpg\" alt=\"Home security banner\" width=\"477\" height=\"159\" \/><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n        <div id=\"topic5\" class=\"skip-item\">\n                        <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Nighthawk <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">App<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">monitoring system<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that puts you in charge of your family&#8217;s online time and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">downtime<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can filter websites, set screen time limits, and automatically switch devices off at predetermined times straight from the Nighthawk <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">App<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">user interface<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Easily pause the internet and check up on your kid\u2019s internet use. You can set content filters and time limits for any device or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">app<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on your Nighthawk network. Check out NETGEAR\u2019s<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/home\/services\/circle-smart-parental-controls\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Circle Smart Parental Controls<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for total peace of mind in the digital age.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-12580 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/banner-image-CES_tcm148-118989-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"472\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/banner-image-CES_tcm148-118989-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/banner-image-CES_tcm148-118989-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/banner-image-CES_tcm148-118989-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/banner-image-CES_tcm148-118989-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/banner-image-CES_tcm148-118989.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 472px) 100vw, 472px\" \/><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n        <div id=\"topic6\" class=\"skip-item\">\n                        <h2>Beyond the Basics<\/h2>\n                <p>Setup of the Nighthawk App takes just minutes, so you can start enjoying seamless WiFi functionality over your entire network straight away. You can also monitor your connected devices and manage your NETGEAR service subscriptions from the palm of your hand. Here are some more ways the Nighthawk App can keep your network in top working order.<\/p>\n<p><u><strong>Guest WiFi Setup:<\/strong><\/u> Share internet access without giving out your main password.<\/p>\n<p><u><strong>Network Insights:<\/strong><\/u> Track connected device metrics and get notified of any issues.<\/p>\n<p><u><strong>Voice Commands:<\/strong><\/u> Control your wireless router network with Alexa or Google Assistant.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n        <div id=\"topic7\" class=\"skip-item\">\n                        <h2>FAQ's<\/h2>\n                    <div class=\"common-qus-area\">\n                <div class=\"qus-ans-area\">\n                        <h6>Do I Need the Nighthawk App?<\/h6>\n                                    <p>You need the Nighthawk app if you want convenient network monitoring software for your router and connected devices. The Nighthawk app offers a range of network insights and is the easiest monitoring solution for your router and wireless network.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qus-ans-area\">\n                        <h6>Is the App Essential?<\/h6>\n                                    <p>While not essential, the app makes remote network control incredibly easy. The average American home has more than 20 WiFi-enabled devices, all of which can be connected seamlessly with Nighthawk. The Nighthawk App contains everything you need for home network monitoring and an enjoyable online experience.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qus-ans-area\">\n                        <h6>Ready to Take Control?<\/h6>\n                                    <p>Home network management can get confusing when there are lots of devices and smart home applications involved. 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