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guoxbo103
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Nov 19, 2021

Why my NIGHTHAWK app does not have advanced settings?

My router's model is C3700v2.  This router works fine.  However, I cannot find advance setting in the NIGHTHAWK app. There are only four options displayed on the app's interface: Device Manager, WiFi Settings, Guest WiFi and Traffic Meter. I found everywhere in this app and still can not find advanced setting. I was wondering if this app canceled this function or there is no advanced settings option for this router? Thanks

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  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Nov 19, 2021
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    The NH App is meant for mobile device access and only has limited features. Not meant to have same features as the modems web page. if it did the app install would be rather large in size. 

    If you need full access to modems advanced features, use the modems web page as plemans mentioned. 

  • michaelkenward's avatar
    michaelkenward
    Guru - Experienced User
    Nov 19, 2021
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    guoxbo103 wrote:

    My router's model is C3700v2.  This router works fine.

    That is a cable modem-router. The features on offer through the apps depend on the firmware on your device. Neither Netgear nor you can do anything to change the firmware. ISPs don't allow it. So you are stuck with the limited set of controls that your firmware permits. When Netgear adds new ones, tough luck.

     

    This is one reason why experienced users like to buy separate modems and routers. That gives them a massively better choice of router features.

     

    For device specific questions, you might get more help, and find earlier questions and answers specific to your device, in the appropriate section for your hardware. That's probably here:

    Cable Modems & Routers