Why Are You Getting Nighthawk Login Timed Out Error?

Apart from using the web browser to access the Netgear admin dashboard, you can use the Nighthawk app. The Nighthawk app makes it easy for you to manage your home network. But this app may also give you trouble sometimes. An instance that we are going to get covered in this blog is getting an error message “Nighthawk login timed out” while trying to access the Netgear Nighthawk login admin page using the Nighthawk app. Since you are reading this blog, we assume you are also facing a similar issue right now. Without worrying anymore about the problem, walk through the tips highlighted here and get rid of the issue instantly.

Reasons for Nighthawk Login Timed Out Error

Fixing Nighthawk Login Timed Out Error

1. Verify Login Details

First of all, go ahead and verify the login credentials that you are utilizing to log in to the Netgear Nighthawk app on your smartphone. Bear in mind that spelling mistakes or using the wrong credentials can lead you to face login issues. We would also suggest you check if you are able to access the Netgear admin dashboard on a web browser. If you are then this means the credentials are correct.

2. Update the App

Are you using an outdated version of the Nighthawk app? Yes? This can be the reason why you are experiencing the issue with your Nighthawk app. It is now that you update the Nighthawk app on your phone. You can do this by accessing the Application store on your phone.

3. Clear Cache

Clear out the accumulated cache from your phone and the Nighthawk app. Go to the settings and then get this job done. After you are done clearing the junk files, try accessing the Nighthawk app on your phone. Are you still getting the Nighthawk login timed out error? Try the next hack.

4. Fix Internet Connection

The type of internet connection to the phone plays a vital role. If the internet is unstable, you will get problems accessing the app. Ensure that the Netgear router and the modem are connected securely and also ensure that there are no internet outages going on.

5. Reinstall the App

Fixing the internet connection, clearing the cache, and updating the Nighthawk app did not work so far. That is why you still are reading this blog. Why don’t you try uninstalling the Nighthawk app. Delete it now. Install it again on your phone and try to access it.

6. Update the Netgear Router

In case you haven’t updated the Netgear router for a long time, then the outdated version of the firmware can cause similar issues. We now want you to go ahead and update the router’s firmware to the most recent version. But for this, you need to access the Netgear admin dashboard on your browser. But if you do not have a PC, then you will have to slip this step.

7. Check if Your Router is Supported

Do you know not all the Netgear routers are supported by the Nighthawk app. There are some router models by Netgear that can’t be accessed using the Nighthawk app. You are only left with the web browser method to get this job done. You can use the link to check if the router model that you own is supported by the Nighthawk app or not.

8. Reboot the Phone

If your Netgear router supports the app but you are getting the error Nighthawk login timed out, then try rebooting your phone once. Some temporary glitches in the phone can also cause the issue at hand. Rebooting works like a charm to fix such glitches. Try it yourself.

9. Reset the Netgear Router

Are you still struggling with the same issue? Seems the trouble is deeper than we assumed. Resetting the router is the final resort now. This process will delete the current configuration settings from your device. Once the resetting is done, you need to reconfigure it from scratch.

Verdict

Your Nighthawk app should be working fine now. After the reset process, when you set up your router, you can use the Nighthawk app or the WPS method. You will now again need to do a firmware update on your Netgear router since you reset the device.