How to Set up and Secure Your Netgear AC2300 Router

Posted by alfred smith on December 2nd, 2019

Netgear AC2300 router flaunts a plethora of features that help users enjoy uninterrupted internet throughout the land of their house. Featuring MU-MIMO and beamforming technology, the router allows its users to stream the web on multiple devices at the same time. If you have purchased the router or are making your mind to invest in the same, then you must get familiar with the setup process of the Netgear AC2300 router.

In this tutorial, we'll guide you about the whole nine yards of AC2300 Nighthawk router setup. Let's delve in!

How to Set up Netgear AC2300 Router

• Remove the antenna caps from your Nighthawk router and then attach the available antennas. Make sure to attach antennas in the right direction.

• Now, connect your Nighthawk router to a power source.

• It's time to connect your router to your modem using an Ethernet cable.

• Once done, get access to your device.

• Launch your preferred web browser.

  My favorite is Chrome! You can run your favorite! Either Safari or Mozilla. Edge or IE.

• After accessing your browser, enter the default web address in the web address bar.

• You can either use routerlogin.net or routerlogin.com as a default web address.

• Entering the address will take you to the Netgear Nighthawk setup login page.

• Here, enter your credentials.

• You are advised to enter the default username and password of your Netgear Nighthawk AC2300.

• Entering the details and then hitting the Enter will take you to the Dashboard of your router.

• You can now monitor, manage or change the settings of your router the way that fits you the best.

Congratulations!

We hope that you are now all familiar with the process of Netgear Nighthawk AC2300 setup. Let's proceed further and know how to secure your router.

How to Secure Your Netgear Nighthawk AC2300

Keeping your router secure from potential threats is a must! Every router comes with default settings, so it can be accessed by anyone. We recommend you add an additional layer of security to your router by gifting your router a new and unique password. Here's how to set a new password on Netgear Nighthawk AC2300.

• Log in to your router via routerlogin.net.

• Navigate to Settings under Admin Account and click on Next.

• Select Wireless.

• From here, you can give your router a new password.

• Also, you will be asked to set security questions.

• Once done, click on the Apply button.

   

That's it! Your password changed!

You can also set the Guest Network on your router for securing your WiFi data. Many times, people visiting us asks for our WiFi details. If you don't want to share your WiFi details with each and every person, then assigning a Guest Network would prove to be the best option. To enable the Guest Network, follow the steps below.

Enable Guest Network on Your Netgear Nighthawk AC2300 Router

• Launch any browser and access routerlogin.net.

• Enter your credentials to reach the dashboard of your router.

• Navigate to Settings > Guest Network

• Enable the Guest Network checkbox by selecting it.

• If you want to give a new name to the Guest Network, navigate to Guest Wireless Network Name (SSID) field.

• Change the name as per your wish.

• Also, select security questions.

• Hit Apply to save settings.

This way you can secure your Nighthawk router by changing its default password and enabling Guest Network.

Verdict

We hope that following our write-up, you would easily be able to set up and secure your Netgear Nighthawk AC2300 router. In case the aforementioned steps don't work for you, we recommend you to opt for tech support assistance. For immediate and reliable troubleshooting, you can dial toll-free 844-960-4111.