NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1900 R7000 Initial Setup And Config

Eric walks through how to setup the NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1900 R7000 router for the first time.
This video will help you plug it in and get on the internet, but does not include recommended security settings. Please use this video as a simple reference guide and implement at your own risk.
1:18 Plug In The Cables
2:34 Reset Router Settings To Factory Default (Only if it's NOT a brand new router out of the box)
5:10 Get MAC Address From Your Old Router
7:14 Visit routerlogin.net In Your Favorite Browser
10:25 Configure MAC Address Spoofing
13:46 DONE! Just a walkthrough of the router settings after this point
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[@damonnash1165]

The first 6 minutes of this video helped me solve a problem that being on the phone with netgear for 3 hours couldn't. Thanks

[@charlesmcgehee3227]

Nicely done. Thank you. I'm online! Tip for everyone. Every so often take a small soft brush and be sure all of the air vents are clean. Pressurized air is great. This will keep the router as cool as possible and can add years to the life of the router.

[@michelleprice3010]

This is THE best youtube video on how to set up a Netgear router. Simple and to the point. THANK YOU!

[@parkerbohnn]

Except no one resets or factory resets a brand new Netgear router. Why in God's name is the guy factory resetting the router!!?? Did he buy it stolen?

[@michelleprice3010]

@@parkerbohnn who cares? It works

[@parkerbohnn]

@@michelleprice3010 Obviously he bought it either used or hot meaning it was sold as stolen. No one on God's green Earth factory resets a router when its brand new.

[@michelleprice3010]

@@parkerbohnn well I did and it worked lol

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I may not live next to this guy but Thanks for the password!

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[@truthseeker7084]

Yea I'm sure he's so dumb not to change it after posting vid. Smdh brilliant comment

[@_fR8]

Godsent! I just moved and my router wasn't connecting to the internet and I was troubleshooting for a couple of HOURS without avail and then I came across your video and got it fixed in 2 minutes... I was close to bite the bullet and buy a new router, so you saved me some money!

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[@elsav9346]

Thank you!!! My bf was having issues with connecting it to the internet and was getting frustrated. I looked up the router on YT and came across your video. We did it your way and it worked!!! Thanks for the video!! Very helpful!!!

[@nancuex8716]

My siblings took 3hr trying to get the internet to connect. Our problem was the Mac address and your spoofed method really helped us. At first, the internet button was still amber so I reset the router one more time and it fixed the issue. Thank you so much.

[@losblancarte6]

Thank you very much for your help. My husband is out of town and I had no one to help me connect the new router and my kids are starting online school tomorrow. It's my first time doing something like this and thanks to your video, I just followed your steps and Voilaaaa!!!!

[@anvyjewelry9660]

Thanks bro, saved my family from the doom of no WiFi

[@antoinettegonzales8303]

What if your just try to reconnect your route to a new modem. I updated my mondem and now my night hawk dosen't want to connect to internet. But I can hook up straight to my computer. Help!

[@askdjhkfldgjsahkjfsgh9386]

Antoinette Gonzales just break it

[@skipio957]

I like how he just goes through every possible thing just to look at it. I do the exact same thing

[@jessedogg]

BRO!! You posted this back in 2018 and I just ran into this issue now. You would have thought that my ISP would have an idea on this problem since I am sure that it happens a lot. But, thanks to you I was able to fix it and get up an running in no time. Thanks much!!!

[@Thorz74]

Thank you for showing us the reset procedure. Normally I used the 30-30-30 method but it looks like this router don't need it

[@Yashiro-nene_dies]

More videos need to be concise and straight to the point like this. Thank you.

[@HomeNetworkCentral]

thank you!

[@ZueloGaming]

When it comes to the MAC address can it be the MAC addresss of a current router

[@adamabrar1507]

No the old mac first than the new mac ok sammy

[@leonmcmillan8337]

If you input the old mac address, say from your Verizon modem/router and the light does not turn white; go back and select Use Computer Mac address and click apply. That worked for me.

[@adamabrar1507]

Hi good job that's netgear company to make a video how to setup the router, they should pay you for that excellent show and tell work keep it up

[@mattclark2670]

I just got this router today, and it is by far the best router I personally have ever owned. 👍

[@MrFootballalert]

Matthew Clark I’ve plugged it through a BT router and it’s been shit :(

[@joelueras6330]

I haven't tried it yet but I'm sure you just saved me a lot of stress 😅

[@jimmay1988]

Your Teleportation effects were fking mind-blowing! Thanks for the throrough setup steps.

[@SantaFeTrailAcademy]

Perfect - I just purchased AC1900 R6900. Using Netgear instructions, I couldn't connect to internet coming from fiber optic modem. This was a simple guide and solved my issue! Thanks. (Note: It was also necessary on the internet setup screen to click the buttons allowing the ISP to assign the Internet IP address, and the Domain Server address. Factory default was set to static address.)

[@HomeNetworkCentral]

Glad it worked out! Also thank you for the extra info to help the rest of us out!

[@erichiesha4070]

Where’s the IP address I tried this and mine still won’t connect to the internet I have to manually type in the up address where it says (use these dns servers) then?

[@davidwatwood1784]

Thanks so much! Your video helped me get connected!

[@newwavepressure6478]

Heading to the store to pick one up is there a diff set up if ur just replacing ur old one

[@newwavepressure6478]

O sorry just heard it thanks

[@shelbylaguerre6486]

How was it? Are you able to play games while others are streaming?

[@newwavepressure6478]

@@shelbylaguerre6486 i have verison dsl im tryin to get a modem/router i bought the r2300p i think it was but i brought it back

[@newwavepressure6478]

@@shelbylaguerre6486 i wanted a good one for my ps4 pro with my vr

[@shelbylaguerre6486]

@@newwavepressure6478 so you didn't buy the router in the vid? cuz you didnt answer any of my questions

[@blowout396]

MAC spoofing worked. Thank you for the detailed video!!

[@cmdann8]

Instead of mac spoofing simply unplug you modem for 30 seconds and plug it back in connect to router turn them both on and your router will pull the ip from your modem and your good to go.

[@jmoney43x]

Collin D. your a straight g i had no clue how to mac spoof and this worked lmao

[@driibblewrld3953]

cap it don't work

[@jmoney43x]

@@driibblewrld3953 it worked for me

[@happypappy72]

This video is excellent for those of us who have never cloned Mac addresses or set up a router before! Thank you! 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Shorts_shifts]

Thanks so much you have no idea how much this video has helped me out especially in these times and as a college student

[@contrerasnathan]

Worked like a charm! MAC address clone👍 Thank you so much🙏

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[@Savedbygracefaith]

Dude used this in 10/24/2020 and it worked thank man really never new i had to do this good stuff man appreciate it God Bless bro !!!

[@maximilianocastellanos2299]

When you connected your router to your computer I got lost. I have a MacBook at well it doesn’t have that port but I do have a USB port. Could I still connect the router to my MacBook with the USB cord. Or would I need a adaptor.

[@treyh.7628]

Hey some of you may need to call your service provider and give them the MAC address on your modem if you are switching to a new modem as well as a new router at the same time.

[@tbdvlogs3118]

I’ve tied this three times now

[@LANTONIOR80]

Adrian, I followed the steps a few times as well with no luck. Then I unplugged the modem for 20 seconds and when I plugged it back in, the router connected to the internet. Hope it helps.

[@kcduna9836]

@@LANTONIOR80 what if we don't have a modem

[@toferyo7473]

shadow killa then you have to call your Internet service provider. The nighthawk only works as an add-on to an internet modem (it’s a router only). Netgear does make modems that also double as a router.

[@sumeetgavade8492]

Can I use this router without a modem?

[@cLbleu]

Sumeet Gavade no

[@timmycorbitt5870]

Jeez why do they make the routers so user-hostile? Thank s for tip brother I'll try it

[@eden20111]

Do I need to use MAC address from existing router? I’m not changing out the router. I’m connecting Ethernet cable from router to the nighthawk. So do I need the MAC address from the main router?

[@HomeNetworkCentral]

Are you plugging your router into someone else's router to get internet from them?

[@chrisdupree19]

Thank you man helped me out a lot the phone company said the nighthawk was messed up they need to hire you lol

[@ZzzMajinzzZ]

If this did not work, use the computer max address and accept! This worked for me.

[@lkala4403]

Thx bro spoofed worked nicely.

[@HomeNetworkCentral]

Awesome! How are you enjoying the router so far?

[@tracysmith4383]

Hey I tried the spoofed, and it didn't work for me 😓 any other way to get the internet connection. Thanks

[@unoyoshiblu700]

So beautiful! Not just the usual plastic white boxy boi...

[@VideoCookie22]

BRO THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE HELP I LOVE YOU MAN!!!!! KEEP DOING GOOD!

[@nisrinemraihy7890]

Appreciate such a simple and to the point type of video

[@ranahyou]

What if I still don't have connection? :'(

[@2recklezzfouru798]

Go in on your computer

[@ranahyou]

@@2recklezzfouru798 I gave up on it and sold it back 😂

[@timladusau5595]

Great video. Question I have would be how to add spectrum voice to a netgear router. Thanks

[@foreveradisneygirl6134]

Thank you so much! I got a new router cause my old one provided weak connectivity and I don’t think I needed to do a MAC address clone, but I did it anyways. All of my devices are now connected to WiFi. Hopefully, my Netgear Nighthawk AC2300 Smart Wifi Router provides a stronger connection and better download speeds. Your instructions are clear and to the point. Keep it up.

[@juniorquintero1702]

You put the MAC address from the new router box MAC address stricker shown . Put that into the setting of your new router? Cause I had Ac1750 previous but Best Buy protection exchange for the AC1900 cause firmware update interrupted So idk if the Mac I have Right now in routerlogin is from my old router Or that the Mac that should be Default

[@laalmen24]

Thank you You save me alot of time. Man I love you. I was PUT on hold with Ethernet customer service. Man Thank you.

[@leafy9912]

What if you never had a router before and this is your first then what do you do?

[@jamedlock83]

I bought this router from someone, reset it to factory. . Turned off all my devices. . unplugged modem, switched out routers, hooked this one up, went through and set up as new, and it worked. There is no need for mac address spoofing.

[@kuwalimbidas8636]

Thank you good sir, I appreciate your assistance.

[@andresmurillo5117]

Good video, super fast and ease. thanks..

[@mariavaladez7981]

Hi . Question. I have a wirles hot spot only. Can I conect mi nighthawk router? To the wireless hot spot? Please help.

[@erikamiranda8407]

Thank you! I needed to reconnect my router and nobody would help every app and phone number gets you to some guy with hindu accent that wants to get money from you. I did what you indicate and it worked! Tks!

[@somegoodsoup2623]

So my router only has the orange power light on how do I fix it??

[@HomeNetworkCentral]

I got this from the Netgear website: When the router is turned on, the Power LED lights amber for about 20 seconds and then lights white. If the LED does not light white, the router has a problem. If the Power LED is still amber one minute after you turn on power to the router, do the following: Turn off the power and then turn it back on to see if the router recovers. Press and hold the Reset button to return the router to its factory settings. If the error persists, you might have a hardware problem. Contact technical support at www.netgear.com/support.

[@jordyb323]

Mine didn't get connected after the update still

[@robertdever5861]

I am looking to upgrade my home wifi. I currently have netgear AC1900 C7000 wifi cable modem router combo. If I upgrade to this or newer netgear router do I need to purchase a new modem as well or can I use the combo as just a modem with a separate just router?

[@HomeNetworkCentral]

kb.netgear.com/27191/How-to-set-the-cable-modem-router-to-be-on-modem-only You can set it to modem mode. Also note it is possible but Netgear doesn't recommend it (as it says on that page). I would give it a shot and see how it works out!

[@HomeNetworkCentral]

I took it a step further and created a video on how to do it. Hope you have it figured out! Check out my video -> kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4unoWWNm9WYns0

[@edenhomestead5382]

Most Macbooks no longer have the ethernet port. Can the USB 2.0 port be used?

[@f3k940]

Hi how are you , i have this modem and i have connect to lan port 1 a Mag Box that i use it to watch iptv but the lan port 1 light is orange . Do you know is any problem with it ?

[@HomeNetworkCentral]

Do you have DHCP enabled on the router and is the Mag Box set as a DHCP client (automatically obtain an IP address)? I'm not familiar with the Mag Box, to be honest.

[@valken_7399]

An orange light is either low to no bandwidth being streamed to that lan port..

[@raywilliams2554]

How do you make this router a extender or a bridge because I get double nat on my xbox.

[@KinGzeDK]

I've had this router for 3 years and it works great with my 500/500 Mbps connection. Rockstar launcher downloaded RDR2 with 63 Mb/s. Also has great wifi signal for my shield despite it being in the opposite end of the house and the signal has to pass 3 walls.

[@tylonbarnes9678]

I have Xfinity for internet. What should I do if I buy this NightHawk Modem/Router?

[@HomeNetworkCentral]

I also have Xfinity. You should be able to screw that black coax cable in and plug the power in and for me at all just worked from there.

[@tylonbarnes9678]

Home Network Central ok

[@TheDronzDr]

How do you set it up on your iPhone? Could please share a video on it if you have the time.

[@chief0120]

figured it out, realler helpful video. needed to get to the routerlogin.

[@playboiia516]

I saw that you used a modem in the beginning with the red wire, can I use a optimum router? I don’t know if they’re the same I don’t know to much about this stuff. and by the way I’m trying to extend my wifi not replace or nothing of that.

[@pancake480]

I gotten a nighthawk 2g Internet for my birthday :)

[@GoblinBobz]

Super helpful video mate.

[@cc.creationz]

I have a modem but it’s all the way downstairs but I have a router upstairs?

[@HomeNetworkCentral]

Can you run a cable between them?

[@toddellington4578]

I have 2 R7000 the first in lower right side of house. The 2nd one upper left side of house both wired back to modem. How can I make them same network same password. Do you have a video for this.

[@ramenshells9715]

Will this be compatible with the Spectrum modem router? For wifi6 Also wanted to ask what’s a good modem compatible with Spectrum

[@ThatSameer]

Can you limit the speeds on the guest network?

[@ThatSameer]

No you cannot

[@nuclearmage]

You are a life saver!!!

[@KT-sn3fr]

I just got it few months, but first 2 weeks is working fine. After that every few days it keep disconnected by itself and slower. I have to power off then on again to make it work. Some how that you can helps. Thank you

[@YummyFood454]

How did you get the antennas on ? Just push them on? Or do I need to take off the rubber in the back?

[@fcolon1976]

Hopefully you enabled smart connect...it will eliminate having 2 SSID names

[@shingkwongkwan5700]

Hi, may I know why you prefer to enter your old Mac address? (of your old router)? What is the benefit of it? Would I be better to use the new R7000 MAC address?

[@blackominaeyu7330]

I dont have a wifi router just the Netgear modem how do i connect it the way you did on the video?

[@hyperxazn]

Could you explain what the purpose of MAC spoofing is in this setup? It seems like you're using it to bridge to a Wireless Gateway provided by your ISP. I'm considering picking one of these routers up, but I'm having issues with configuring routers to work with AT&T U-Verse Internet & TV

[@williamhaley7504]

Thank you so much for this video

[@tomweeks3950]

Thanks Eric. I am getting ready to set up my new Netgear ac2600 and I have very nervous about it. Your video is the clearest and easiest to understand that I have found. Thanks again. Great video. I subscribed.

[@prayfawind]

does it allow you to set the bandwidth for each device connected to it?

[@RealSteeleBTW]

This may be a dumb question but do you keep the modem connected to the netgear router? I was intending to use this strictly for gaming but if I have to keep it connected to the modem what about the original router for the rest of the house? Also will this only work with a laptop?

[@chief0120]

im adding this as a second router on my network , how would i set that up ?

[@KevinCoro]

Quick Question Do you have to pay monthly for internet using Netgear like Verizon Internet, as well need a WiFi Extender signal booster because I have Optimum WiFi and which do you recommend good ??

[@garycontreras5288]

Eric, great tutorial and I followed it to a T...but it didn't work. I used the MAC address from my new modem, was that correct? Anyway I'm still w/o Internet using the new router. Fortunately I can plug directly into modem and get access. I switched providers so I still have my old WiFi router to fall back on for my phone, laptop and TV's. Any other advice? Thanks, Gary

[@Matthew-tn3dl]

Do you have to be hardwired to do the mac spoofing id thing?

[@segween]

Do you need modem to set this up or is there another way

[@TheGreigclarke]

Tristan did you manage to connect it?

[@driibblewrld3953]

where would we find our old mac address?

[@driibblewrld3953]

yambirz yes i figured it out

[@Camcorder_Shi]

@@driibblewrld3953 how did you do it?

[@MrMoe196]

Hi what I want to know is how you disable 2.4 and ONLY use 5Ghz instead any idea how i have the same exact router you talked about?

[@thesubgenius1676]

Hi. Last evening my internet provider screwed something and I had to reboot my modem. After that, the wifi of myR7000 router doesn't work anymore. In 'Netgear Nighthawk', it says: Wireless OFF. The wifi is turned ON on my router. Do you have an idea of what can it be? Thanks a lot.

[@shinyflygon6513]

Does the netgear nighthawk need to be away from the main router or doesn't matter?

[@MhmOatmeal]

When I tell you I’m so thankful for you bro thx so much 😊

[@ImSlydenn]

Does this come with a vpn and how do I set it up??

[@robergo69]

My Nintendo switch unable to conect everything conectes

[@Tomani02]

Get the LAN adapter and connect it to the router.

[@noahlewis3990]

This video is very helpful. Thanks!

[@icyminkah8391]

Could I possibly use this as a wireless extender? My connection upstairs is not very good and wanted to know if this would do the trick

[@HomeNetworkCentral]

Yes you can turn on repeater mode. Should do the trick!

[@icyminkah8391]

Home Network Central would I still need to have it plugged into my main router downstairs? or could I pick up signal wirelessly

[@HomeNetworkCentral]

It will pick up the signal wirelessly.

[@Imjacoby]

Can u do a modem setup vid

[@haydensmith2955]

I'm looking to buy a router because my wifi doesn't work. Can you just plug it in and it will work? or do i need to get a provider

[@HomeNetworkCentral]

You will need to subscribe to an internet provider to access the internet from your WiFi. But you don't need the provider for WiFi to work. Does that make sense?

[@Barnus321]

could you please tell me if this router has the feature to define MAC addresses (at least 10) under QoS rules to limit the bandwidth of each connected devices ?

[@edwardmorris3453]

I had a router and talked to my ISP who said to disconnect that router and use the modem they gave me as the router. So do I go with "Computer MAC address?"

[@RetroMamba]

Will the connection from your modem affect the routers connection at all? Will the connection be better once we hook it up to the nighthawk?

[@HomeNetworkCentral]

Your modem and ISP subscription will make the biggest difference in your internet speeds. In general you will want a modem that supports either DOCSIS 3.1 or 4.0. You should contact your ISP and ask them which one will better suit your needs. Upgrading your router will mainly affect your local network speeds between the devices in your house. If I was concerned about my internet speed at my house, the question I would be asking myself is "Does the technology in my modem make full use of my internet bandwidth?" That's where I would start.

[@RetroMamba]

Home Network Central I have a modem router so I was wondering if I buy another modem router I would just have to unplug the cables from my old one and hook em to the new one?