I wish to change the settings of my Netgear Nighthawk router. But the routerlogin page is not opening up. What’s wrong? What should I do?”- a frustrated Netgear router user.

Are you facing a similar concern? Why don’t you try the solutions discussed in this post? We have covered all the possible fixes that’ll help you log in to your router by eliminating the obstacle.

Why is the Router Login Page Not Opening?

We begin by discussing the reasons why this issue has appeared. This helps you avoid reoccurrence of the issue. Plus you get a help in the troubleshooting process.

Here are some common reasons. Read them and find what caused you the login issue:

• The login URL or IP is wrong
• You’re not on the local network
• The web browser is out of date
• You are connected to VPN
• Firewalls are blocking the connection
• You are using the search bar
• Browser is filled with junk data

You now know the causes, go ahead and check the solutions.

Let’s Fix the Netgear Router Login Issue

1.Use the Right URL/IP

Make certain that you are using correct login IP or URL to log into Nighthawk router. The right URL is routerlogin.net and the default IP is 192.168.1.1. If the IP is changed then check the IP using the command prompt and then log in.

Avoid making any typing mistakes while inserting it in the URL bar of the browser. Cross check the entrée twice before you proceed further to log in.

2. Join the Right Network

To log in to your Netgear Nighthawk router you should be on its local network. Check the network connection now. If it is not connected to the router’s network then disconnect from the current network and join the right one i.e. the router’s network.

If you’re unable to join the router’s network then check its power supply. Also check its connection with the modem.  A WiFi connection may be causing trouble due to interference, so use a LAN cable to connect your PC to the router’s network.

3.Update the Browser

The browser that you’re putting in use must be running on the latest version. Outdated software installed might be stopping the Nighthawk login admin page from loading. So get the browser updated to the latest version. We suggest you refrain from using the search bar on the browser to type the login URL or IP. You should use the URL bar only.

4.Clear the Browser

The cache that gets accumulated on the browser might also be a reason why you can’t open the login page of the Nighthawk router. You should clean the browser’s cache and cookies and then try to log in to the router. Use the settings of the browser to accomplish this job.

5.Reboot the Router

Rebooting helps give network connection a new start. This also resolves any glitch from the router. Give this simple process a try now. All you need to do now is power down the router for some time and unplug it from the socket. Power it up again and connect your PC to its network. Use the login URL to log in now. It should help you this time for sure.

The Concluding Note

You should be able to log in to your router now. In case you are still stuck and can’t open the login page, then reset your router to the default settings now. Once it is reset, give it a new start by setting it up from scratch. Connect it to the modem and connect your PC to its network. Visit routerlogin.net or IP.

Once the router login page opens up, type the Netgear default admin details to log in to the router. Ensure to use the correct details and make no typos to avoid any further troubles. After you are logged in, you should follow the setup prompts. You can also make changes to its settings as per your needs.  Consider bookmarking this post for you may need it again in the future if you get stuck with the login process.