The Nighthawk app is NETGEAR’s official companion app for Nighthawk routers. It replaces the router’s web admin page with a simple phone dashboard, so you can set up a new router, see what is connected and change settings without logging in from a computer.
Key features
- Dashboard: network status, alerts and router features on one screen.
- Pause the internet: stop internet access for any single device, useful at homework or dinner time.
- Speed test: check the speed you are actually getting from your internet provider.
- Traffic monitoring: see how much data your network is using.
- Guest Wi-Fi: share a separate network with visitors.
- Firmware updates: keep the router up to date from the app.
- Smart Parental Controls: set rules for each family member’s devices.
- Remote access: manage your home network when you are away.
Who it is for
Anyone with a NETGEAR Nighthawk router who wants an easy way to install it and keep an eye on the home network. It does not manage routers from other brands.
How to get started
- Install the app from Google Play or the App Store.
- Power on the router and connect your phone to its Wi-Fi network.
- Open the app, sign in or create a NETGEAR account, and follow the setup steps.
- Use the dashboard to name your devices and turn on guest Wi-Fi or parental controls.
Good to know: the app itself is free. Some NETGEAR security and parental-control services are paid add-ons, so check what is included with your router. A Nighthawk router can also be set up from a web browser if you prefer not to use the app.