How To Do Netgear Nighthawk X8 AC5300 Router Setup?

The Netgear Nighthawk X8 AC5300 router delivers Wi-Fi speeds up to a maximum of 5.3 Gbps. In addition to the four internal antennas, you can use four external active antennas to amplify and maximize the Wi-Fi range. The simple steps to do Netgear Nighthawk X8 AC5300 router setup are given on this page.

Step 1 - Unpack

Remove the packing materials.

Check if the power adapter and a yellow Ethernet cable are included in the router box.

Step 2 - Router placement

Place your Netgear router closer to your computer and an AC power outlet.

The router must be placed away from electrical devices such as home security systems, microwaves, computers, and cordless phones.

Step 3 - Router and modem connectio

Plug your modem’s coaxial cable to the wall jack for internet connection.
Connect the modem’s power cable to an electrical outlet and turn on the modem.
Use the yellow Ethernet cable to establish a connection between the router’s Internet port and modem’s rear port.

Connect the router to the power supply using the power adapter.
On the router’s rear panel, press the Power On/Off button.

Step 4 - Network Connection

Method 1 - Wired Connection

Connect the Netgear Nighthawk X8 AC5300 router to your computer using an Ethernet cable.

Method 2 - Wireless Connection

On your computer, turn on the Wi-Fi feature.
Select the router’s SSID from the available network names.
Enter the Wi-Fi password correctly.

Note: You can find the Wi-Fi network name and network key on the router’s label.
This will connect the computer to the router wirelessly.

Step 5 - Access The Router Configuration Page

Open a browser on your computer.
If you are setting up the router for the first time, the router’s web page appears automatically.
Proceed with the steps on the screen to connect the router to the Internet.
Once done, download the Netgear Desktop genie app when prompted.

The Netgear Nighthawk X8 AC5300 router will be set up and now, you can access the Internet.
You can change the router settings later from the router’s web page or Netgear genie app. If you need remote assistance to perform Netgear Nighthawk X8 AC5300 router setup, click the call button available on the screen.