Log In To The Router - NETGEAR Nighthawk RS400 User Manual

Nighthawk AC2300 Cybersecurity WiFi Router Model RS400
• Browse to https://www.routerlogin.net.
• If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this setting is uncommon),
change it to obtain an IP address automatically from the router.
6. If the router does not connect to the Internet, do the following:
a. Review your settings. Make sure that you selected the correct options and typed
everything correctly.
b. Contact your ISP to verify that you are using the correct configuration information.
c. Read You cannot access the Internet on page 175.
d. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR
Technical Support.
During the initial installation with the NETGEAR installation assistant, you are
prompted to register your product.
When the router connects to the Internet, you are prompted to do the following:
• Change the password for the router admin user name and set up security questions.
• Customize your WiFi network name and password.
• Let the router check if a new firmware version is available and upgrade the firmware.
• Log in to NETGEAR Armor and activate your subscription.
• Register your product.
• Download the Nighthawk app.

Log in to the router

When you first connect to your router and launch a web browser, the browser
automatically displays the router web interface. If you want to view or change settings
for the router later, you can use a browser to log in to the router web interface.
Your browser might display a security warning and might not let you proceed. You can
either ignore this warning or add a security certificate as described in the following
examples.
Note: For detailed information about security warnings and adding security certificates,
see Resolve a browser security warning on page 170.
• If Google Chrome displays a Your connection is not private message or a similar
warning, click the ADVANCED link. Then, click the Proceed to 192.168.1.1 (unsafe)
link and install a security certificate.
Connect to the Router's Network
and Automatically Set Up the
Internet Connection
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