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JC0928
Mar 03, 2025Aspirant
Nighthawk RS500 Setup Issue
Hello - I just received my Nighthawk RS500 router and am trying to set it up. I have fiber internet with an existing ethernet cable that I'm using.....every time I try to set up the router via the ap...
plemans
Mar 03, 2025Guru - Experienced User
What ONT do you have?
You can also go through the browser based setup and manually input the settings for your isp/
JC0928
Mar 03, 2025Aspirant
It is a Calix. I tried doing the manual set up but it wasn't allowing me to log in to the admin page to do it.
- michaelkenwardMar 03, 2025Guru - Experienced User
JC0928 wrote:
It is a Calix. I tried doing the manual set up but it wasn't allowing me to log in to the admin page to do it.
That's a brand, not a model.
It's like saying "it is a Netgear" or, "it is a Ford".
What happened when you tried to login? What with? Any errors?
Disclaimer: Just another user with time on their hands.
- JC0928Mar 03, 2025Aspirant
I don't know if the model number is maybe 721 GE? Nothing is labeled model number.