NETGEAR Nighthawk C7000 - Log In to the Modem Router

Connect to the Network and Access the Modem Router
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Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi Cable Modem Router
Label
The label on the modem router shows the login information, MAC address, and serial
number.
MAC Serial WiFi network name
SSID) and password
Login information
(default access) address number
Figure 6. Modem router label
Types of Logins
Separate types of logins have different purposes. It is important that you understand the
difference so that you know which login to use when.
Types of logins:
• W
iFi network key or password. Your modem router is preset with a unique wireless
network name (SSID) and password for wireless access. This information is on the
modem router label.
Note: Your modem router broadcasts dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi
signals. The label shows the SSID for the 2.4 GHz signal. For
information about 5 GHz WiFi settings, see Specify Basic WiFi Settings
on page 66.
• Modem Router login.This logs you in to the modem router interface as admin from an
Internet browser
.
Log In to the Modem Router
When you first set up your modem router, NETGEAR genie automatically starts when you
launch an Internet browser on a computer that is connected to the modem router. If you want
to view or change settings for the modem router, you can use genie again.
 To log in to the modem router:
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the
network.
2. T
ype http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.