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skrambam's avatar
Apr 07, 2022
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use http://192.168.1.1/start.htm on computer not nighthawk app on phone

Nighthawk X6 AC3200 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R8000 I've had this router for years and have always logged into  http://192.168.1.1/start.htm to control it. I was logged onto the control panel and ...
  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Apr 08, 2022

    I have this same router. 

    Be sure you factory reset and when you go to 192.168.1.1 first, scroll down toward the bottom of the page and select "don't have the app". Selecting this in the web browser will start the setup wizard process in the web browser. Once completed you'll be able to log into the routers web page using a web browser. BE sure to write down important information for safe keeping during the setup wizard process.