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NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi Router on Windows Pc

Developed By: NETGEAR, Inc

License: Free

Rating: 4,3/5 - 139.631 votes

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 2.42.0.4260
Size 96 MB
Release Date November 19, 24
Category Productivity Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (19)]

What's New:
This latest release fixes various issues and adds new enhancements. Also, make sure you update your router to the latest firmware version using the app in... [see more]

Description from Developer:
The Nighthawk app gives you convenient access to your router’s features:
- Anywhere Access – Monitor and control your home WiFi from anywhere.
- Smart Parental Controls – Filter co... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi Router and install on Windows PC. NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi Router is free Productivity app, developed by NETGEAR, Inc. Latest version of NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi Router is 2.42.0.4260, was released on 2024-11-19 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 5,000,000. Overall rating of NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi Router is 4,3. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 139,631 users, 12,924 users had rated it 5*, 98,342 users had rated it 1*.

How to install NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi Router on Windows?

Instruction on how to install NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi Router on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi Router on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi Router using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi Router" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi Router on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi Router" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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The Nighthawk app gives you convenient access to your router’s features:
- Anywhere Access – Monitor and control your home WiFi from anywhere.
- Smart Parental Controls – Filter content and limit time online automatically with Circle® on NETGEAR.
- Armor Security – Advanced cybersecurity on your network to protect all devices from online threats.
- Speed Test – See if you’re getting the internet broadband speeds you’re paying for.
- Guest WiFi – Set up a secure and separate WiFi network for guests.
- Traffic Meter – Monitor internet usage over time.
- Easily pause WiFi, update firmware, and more!

The NETGEAR Nighthawk app (formerly Up App) is a complete upgrade from the legacy NETGEAR genie app. New features are consistently being added. Install it today!

For more information about your router, visit http://www.support.netgear.com
This latest release fixes various issues and adds new enhancements. Also, make sure you update your router to the latest firmware version using the app in order to explore all the great features it has to offer. Please continue to reach out to us at netgearteam@netgear.com if you’re having any issues.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to change network connectivity state.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an app to use fingerprint hardware.
Allows applications to enter Wi-Fi Multicast mode.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an application to record audio.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows access to the list of accounts in the Accounts Service.
Allows an application to modify global audio settings.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows an application to change the Z-order of tasks.