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asps16t
Mar 02, 2021Initiate
Unable to login to nighthawk....unable to change USERNAME from admin
I have an Mesh WiFi 6 Router(MR60) . Today I got a Nighthawk App update on my phone which I installed. It said to make sure I have the latest firmware, so I tried logging in. The app opens up with...
asps16t
Mar 03, 2021Initiate
I have ios 14.4.
I am trying to make sure my router firmware is up to date.
I am trying to make sure my router firmware is up to date.
michaelkenward
Mar 03, 2021Guru - Experienced User
asps16t wrote:
I am trying to make sure my router firmware is up to date.
This is best not done with an app on wifi.
If you have a PC wired to the network, try that.
Visit the support pages:
Support | NETGEAR
Feed in your model number and check the documentation for your hardware.
That page will also have any software, firmware and drivers for your device, if they exist.
Check the section in the manual Update the router and satellite firmware.
You can use the browser on as mobile phone to do this, but I wouldn't try that myself. If the wifi goes down for any reason you risk a wrecked router.
- TrackerBillJul 10, 2021Aspirant
The body of the Nighthawk says the admin login is attadmin
I downloaded the Netgear mobile app and am trying to login to the modem.
The app bring "admin" as a username and can't be changed.
- Christian_RJul 15, 2021NETGEAR Employee Retired
Hello TrackerBill,
The admin username cannot be changed. May you try logging in by entering the default password below.
Password: password
Regards,
Christian
- MMastery16Sep 29, 2021Aspirant
This has nothing to do with the router or extender. The app won't switch between devices without asking you to log in to router but does not allow you to change Username from default "admin".
It returns to Login Required screen
"Login to your admin credentials to manage Cable Router settings"