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jimtonic
Jun 12, 2019Aspirant
nighthawk cannot remote manage router
nighthawk 2.3.6.617 R6400 version: 1.0.1.46 My R6400 is enabled "Remote Login" . Step: 1. Disable wifi from my cellular phone 2. Enable mobile network 3. Use Nighthawk app to look for ...
jimtonic
Jun 20, 2019Aspirant
I enabled remote control on my router, but how can I remote control my router
* with my phone
* outside wifi network(using cellular network)
* with my phone
* outside wifi network(using cellular network)
schumaku
Jun 20, 2019Guru - Experienced User
jimtonic wrote:
I enabled remote control on my router, ....
A little bit vague - again, to allow remote administration access for the App, it's not about enabling the [Advanced] -> [Advanced Setup] -> Remote Management (this is for a direct Web browser based access using the Netgear DDNS URL shown on that same page), much more you have to be with the mobile App on the same local WLAN, and then associtate it with the router:
How do I enable or disable remote access on my router using the Nighthawk app?
Once paired, and when away and opening the Nighthawk App it will fail on the local network, and then offer a [Connect Remotely] button.