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New AX1800 WiFi 6 Router and Nighthawk Software - Router Not Found
I’m trying to setup a new AX1800 WiFi 6 Router using the Nighthawk app on my phone. I link my phone to the new NETGEAR14 WiFi signal and go back to the Nighthawk app and when it attempts to connect t...
it's a R6700AX. I was finally able to get the Nighthawk app to work after i turned off the VPN app on my phone. Why doesn't the installation guide say that.
LorenB186 wrote:I’ve never had issues with installing a router before, but this is the first time I’ve used a special app.
Probably its also the first time you used a mobile _and_ had a VPN connection established....
LorenB186 wrote:Is it possible to setup the router without using the app?
Of course. Using a Web browser - 4-Stream AX1800 WiFi 6 Router Model R6700AX User Manual p.18 ff. "Use a Web broser to access the router". However, depending on the operating system and the VPN config, you might be able to reach the router Web page, too - or not.
LorenB186 wrote:Is the app crap?
Netgear seems to prefer it - probably based on user feeback or data collected - so the default quick start process does show the App based config only.
LorenB186 wrote:it's a R6700AX. I was finally able to get the Nighthawk app to work after i turned off the VPN app on my phone. Why doesn't the installation guide say that.
Valid point. Better the App would detect the presence of a VPN. Not sure if having an always-on VPN on a mobile is the de-facto standard today?