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install R7000 router w/o a smartphone
Is there a way of installing a nighthawk router without using a smart phone. Yes! I'm the last smartphone hold out:)
Glad you got it working. Please mark your thread as solved so others will know. Be sure to save off a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a reset is needed.
https://kb.netgear.com/24231/How-do-I-back-up-the-router-configuration-settings-on-my-Nighthawk-router
Enjoy. 📡
I don't have port to connect it to.
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.
I don't have a phone
What are you using for setup? You don't have a phone and you said you don't have a port to connect it with.
So what are you trying to use?
First, I do have a connection on the laptop. I thought someone was suggesting sing the yellow cable. I have a black one that's slightly smaller that fits. That didn't work either.
.I'm trying to use the internet. The old router is still hooked up which is a problem of it's own. When I click on links I get "NO SUCH FILE OR DIRECTORY" Tab says something like WDNR4500v3 . I also get a notice that the link is not secure and a whole bunch of other things. If I can attach a screenshot from another site I tried to get into you'll see what I mean.
joet327 wrote:
I don't have a phone
I assume that you want to connect something to the Internet. What is it?
