To manually configure your PnP connection with Etisalat on your NETGEAR Nighthawk router:
If you are installing your router for the first time
If your router is already installed
If you are installing your router for the first time:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer that is connected to your router’s network.
2. Visit www.routerlogin.net or one of the following:
You are prompted to begin the Smart Wizard.
3. Select the radio button for No, I want to configure the internet connection myself.
4. Click Next.
You are directed to the router web interface.
5. Select the ADVANCED tab.
6. Select Setup > Internet Setup.
7. Under Does your Internet require a login? select Yes.
8. For the Internet Service Provider section, select the PPPoE option.
9. Enter your Etisalat username and password.
10. Click Apply.
Your settings are saved.
11. Under the ADVANCED tab, select Advanced Setup > VLAN / Bridge Settings.
12. Select the option for Enable VLAN/Bridge Setup
Additional options display.
13. Select the Enable VLAN Tag option.
14. Select the radio button for the connection that displays.
15. Click Edit.
16. Enter the VLAN ID information provided from your Etisalat PNP router. Click Apply.
Note: VLAN ID information varies depending on what is configured on your Etisalat router. For more information about locating your VLAN ID settings, see How to retrieve Etisalat PnP connection VLAN ID. You can also contact Etisalat directly for additional support by visiting https://www.etisalat.ae/b2c/support-guest.html.
17. Power cycle your router by unplugging it and plugging it back in.
Your PnP connection is online.
If your router is already installed:
- Launch a web browser from a computer that is connected to your router’s network.
- Visit www.routerlogin.net or one of the following:
- Enter your username and password.
Note: The default username is admin. The default password is password.
The BASIC page displays. - Select the ADVANCED tab.
- Select Setup Wizard.
- Select the radio button for No, I want to configure the internet connection myself.
- Click Next.
- Proceed to Step 7 in the If you are installing your router for the first time section of this article.