NETGEAR Nighthawk - WiFi App for pc

NETGEAR Nighthawk for Pc

Published by NETGEAR on 2024-09-19

  • Category: Utilities
  • License: Free
  • Current version: 2.40.2.2
  • File size: 318.00 MB
  • Compatibility: Windows 11/Windows 10

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★ ★ ★ NETGEAR Nighthawk Overview

       

What is NETGEAR Nighthawk? The NETGEAR Nighthawk app is a powerful tool that allows users to manage their home WiFi network from anywhere. With this app, users can access their router's features, monitor and control their home WiFi, filter content, limit time online, and protect all devices from online threats. The app also allows users to check their internet broadband speeds, set up a secure and separate WiFi network for guests, monitor internet usage over time, and perform other tasks such as pausing WiFi and updating firmware.



Software Features and Description

1. Access your router’s features and manage your network from anywhere after quickly setting up your WiFi in just a few steps.

2. - Smart Parental Controls – Filter content and limit time online automatically with Circle® on NETGEAR.

3. Do more with your WiFi using the NETGEAR Nighthawk app.

4. - Armor Security – Advanced cybersecurity on your network to protect all devices from online threats.

5. - Guest WiFi – Set up a secure and separate WiFi network for guests.

6. The NETGEAR Nighthawk app (formerly Up App) is a complete upgrade from the legacy NETGEAR genie app.

7. - Anywhere Access – Monitor and control your home WiFi from anywhere.

8. - Speed Test – See if you’re getting the internet broadband speeds you’re paying for.

9. - Traffic Meter – Monitor internet usage over time.

10. New features are consistently being added.

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Or follow the guide below to use on PC:



Select Windows version:

  1. Windows 10
  2. Windows 11

Install NETGEAR Nighthawk - WiFi App app on your Windows in 4 steps below:


  1. Download an Android emulator for PC:
    Get either Bluestacks or the Nox App >> . We recommend Bluestacks because you can easily find solutions online if you run into problems while using it. Download Bluestacks PC software Here >> .

  2. Install the emulator:
    On your computer, goto the Downloads folder » click to install Bluestacks.exe or Nox.exe » Accept the License Agreements » Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation.

  3. Using NETGEAR Nighthawk on PC [Windows 10/ 11]:
    • Open the Emulator app you installed » goto its search bar and search "NETGEAR Nighthawk"
    • The search will reveal the NETGEAR Nighthawk - WiFi App app icon. Open, then click "Install".
    • Once NETGEAR Nighthawk is downloaded inside the emulator, locate/click the "All apps" icon to access a page containing all your installed applications including NETGEAR Nighthawk.
    • Now enjoy NETGEAR Nighthawk on PC.

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Get APK for PC → NETGEAR 4.67 2.40.2.2


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NETGEAR Nighthawk - WiFi App functions

- Anywhere Access

- Smart Parental Controls with Circle® on NETGEAR

- Armor Security

- Speed Test

- Guest WiFi

- Traffic Meter

- Pause WiFi

- Firmware updates

- New features added regularly


Pros:

- The app does work and allows for some control over the router's settings.

- There are preset times to allow guest WiFi.


Cons:

- The app no longer shows the names of devices and requires manual naming, which can be a pain.

- The app only supports Nighthawk boosters, so devices connected to other boosters won't show up on the device list.

- The guest WiFi time limit feature needs improvement, either by allowing manual input or having a drop-down menu for time increments.

- The XR500 router doesn't have parental controls, despite being advertised as having them.

- The app doesn't support older, less expensive routers, which can be frustrating for users who can't afford to upgrade.



Top Pcmac Reviews

  • Needs key features

    By Raimbaalbaphomet (Pcmac user)

    So, the app does work thankfully but I have some qualms with it. This app should support all the app WiFi boosters. If you don’t use a nighthawk booster, ALL devices won’t show on the device list, not just what’s on the booster. Next, I do like that there are preset times to allow guest WiFi but it either needs to let you input the time manually or it should have a drop down menu like every other the app app has that you can select time increments of 15-30 minutes. I have my kids on the guest WiFi since my the app booster isn’t supported for the XR500. The XR500 doesn’t have parental controls at all, even though the advertisement says it does. It’s much better to be able to set time periods on a guest WiFi than it is to disable each device and have to look at the time constantly. I’d love to see this app to give more control since the admin is the one who uses the app. I’d love to be able to edit the devices themselves on the app. Yea I’m sure the app will say, get the circle app. Guys... the circle app is among the worse apps you have. It DOESN’T work. the app products aren’t cheap and you shouldn’t need five apps to do something basic. You shouldn’t have to pay a premium for parental controls. the app’s reputation keeps taking major hits because the lack of user friendly apps and trying to cash out on features that every other company gives for free. This was almost a $400 router. I’d expect to be able to use an app that acts like the $400 was well spent.
  • Devices

    By IamPump (Pcmac user)

    Used to show me name of devices. Now I have to check Ip addresses of each device and manually name them. I have WiFi lights, multiple phones and tablets, smart TV’s, etc and its a pain, especially when IP address changes on each device. The only work around is manually input each device to their original IP address I named. Stupid. Ever since last firmware update to allow smart connect constantly causes multiple devices to drop main combined WiFi connection. Drops everything it changes to a different channel and takes about 5 min for combined smart connect name to reappear and reconnect. Turn off smart connect and it’s even worse. Latest update limits my option to assign devices to 2.4 or 5 bands. A lot of potential and I see where they are trying to accomplish but there’s too many bugs to be releasing and using us as guinnie pigs to work out their bugs.
  • Advanced users beware

    By Cheetah2024 (Pcmac user)

    I have a pretty old R7000 that has been working well for years. I have it set up as a bridge and have saved the settings in case I have to factory reset for what ever reason. Today was just such a day. Unable to reconnect, I had to reset. After several unsuccessful attempts to access and reload settings I ended up trying to connect my laptop via Ethernet cable to access it. At this point I wanted to try accessing the router with the app and was prompted that the net genie app no longer supports the nighthawk series routers. I downloaded the nighthawk app and tried setting it up. There is only one option, access a setup router, unless you are starting from scratch anyway. The router must get connected to the modem in order for the app to access it, it will not progress past that step otherwise. I finally gained access to the setup on my laptop and restored my bridge setup and attempted to access the router in the app again. Same options as before, if you look in the help section, it’s shows bridge mode and that you can’t use the app to access the router, you must turn off bridge mode. I can’t believe this series of router has such restricted app support and no option at all for manually accessing the router or anything. the app, get your “advanced” app in order so advanced users can actually use it to access their routers...
  • Terrible Application & Product

    By kcflyguy (Pcmac user)

    The only reason I am giving a one star rating is due to zero stars not being an option. The Nighthawk application is catered to the newer, more expensive routers. I didn’t have an astronomical amount of money to spend a few years back when I purchased my the app R6220 when finishing up my masters degree, I was a college student on a ramen noodle budget. The original the app app worked fine However, after being forced to download the Nighthawk Application even updating the firmware on my then antiquated R6220 proved impossible. I will also mention that I am a Certified I.T. and have an undergraduate in computer science and technology. It’s not for lack of knowledge on my part. It takes a lot of persistent problems with a product for me to make a negative review but this app earned its rating. I have a hard time believing that all of these five star reviews are actual customers and also know how easily a Corperation of this size could easily send home a product with their employees and get five star ratings, or lose your job. Just saying. Won’t be purchasing anything from this company ever again and am already looking forward to making this ongoing pain a thing of the past. Buyer beware, go with another brand...

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