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RAX54S setup
I'm trying to setup my RAX54S-100NAS. I've downloaded the Nighthawk app. I get through the setup but it diverts to the WI-Fi networks on my phone, I choose the Netgear network that's for my router a...
Thanks for your reply. I finally got the app to work after a modem swap with my new provider. Everything is working great. Thanks again. Steve
WAG53 wrote:I'm trying to setup my RAX54S-100NAS. I've downloaded the Nighthawk app. I get through the setup but it diverts to the WI-Fi networks on my phone, I choose the Netgear network that's for my router and that's as far as I get. It won't complete the setup.
Attempting to setup/configure a Netgear router using the mobile application has shown to be problematic in many situations. Experienced Netgear users prefer to configure the router via the web based user interface. First preference is to connect to your router via an Ethernet cable. If not available, a Wi-Fi connection should work. See here for instructions.
https://kb.netgear.com/22697/How-do-I-install-my-NETGEAR-router-using-the-router-web-interface
Thanks for your reply. I finally got the app to work after a modem swap with my new provider. Everything is working great. Thanks again. Steve