Is there a way of installing a nighthawk router without using a smart phone. Yes! I'm the last smartphone hold out:)

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install R7000 router w/o a smartphone

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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Jul 18, 2022
Yes you can.

You use the browser. It'll pop up a screen that recommends using the app but if you scroll down, theres a link that says something like I don't have a compatible smart phone and you can click that to setup using the browser.
michaelkenward
Guru - Experienced User
Jul 18, 2022
You can also use a wired connection into the router from a PC to get it up and running.
- joet327
  Aspirant
  Jul 22, 2022
  I don't have port to connect it to.
  - michaelkenward
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jul 22, 2022
    joet327 wrote:
    
    I don't have port to connect it to.
    
    In which case, if the phone app fails you, do as plemans suggests and use a browser on your phone.
    
    The process is the same as a wired connection after you have connected the phone to the router's wifi. This is described in the manual. Read the section:
    
    Use a Web Browser to Access the Router
    
    Unfortunately, the current Installation Guide insists that the app is the only option. The original version was much more useful.

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install R7000 router w/o a smartphone