Physical connection using wire is the best medium to establish a firm connection between your Internet devices. However, having a single connection is not enough. Know that for Netgear Nighthawk router, you can add more than two connections using Ethernet port aggregation or linking two network connections.
You might be wondering how you can configure Ethernet port aggregation on your Netgear router. It’s not a tough job, but sometimes users get stuck and unable to do it. So, here we’ve come up with the information using which you can perform Ethernet Port Aggregation with ease.
Important Note: Ensure that your device is compatible with LACP, else it will not work.
Steps to configure Ethernet Port Aggregation
- You need to turn on your device.
- Launch a web browser on your device.
Important Note: Make sure that you are using the latest version of your Internet browser and don’t forget to remove the cache and cookies of the internet browser before heading further.
- In the address bar, you are required to enter the Netgear default URL and then press the Enter key.
- A Netgear Sign-in window will appear where you are required to enter the default username and password of your Netgear router. Then, click the Log In button.
Important Note: For Default username and password, you need to check the manual which comes along with the Netgear router at the time of purchase.
- Once logged in, the Netgear Nighthawk setup wizard will appear.
- Browse your cursor to the Advanced tab and click it.
- Under the Advanced tab, click Advanced setup.
- Next, you are required to click the Ethernet Port Aggregation.
- Then, the Ethernet Port Aggregation page will appear.
- You need to choose Enable and click the Apply button.
Finally, you have successfully enabled the Ethernet port aggregation on your Netgear Nighthawk router. But sometimes users can’t able to perform the Ethernet port aggregation due to some reasons. Here, we have mentioned some reasons with their solutions. Just go through the information given below, it might be useful for you.
Interrupted Power source
Insufficient supply of power to the router is one of the reasons when you can’t able to perform the Ethernet port Aggregation on your Netgear router. So, you must ensure that your router is getting an uninterrupted power supply.
Position your Netgear at an Ideal place
You must place the router far from the objects that use radio frequency such as microwaves, cordless phones, etc. These kind of objects may create disturbance between the transmission of signals and slow down the internet speed of the router. This can hinder the process of configuring Ethernet Port Aggregation on Netgear Router.
Update your Netgear Firmware
You must ensure that you are using an updated version of Netgear firmware on your device. Using an old version is also one of the reasons which make it difficult for users to perform any function. In that case, we suggest you to update the Netgear Nighthawk Firmware to its latest version. If you don’t have any knowledge to update the firmware, then don’t panic. Here, we will guide you in updating your Netgear firmware to its latest version.
Follow The Steps:
- You are required to open an Internet browser on your device.
- Go to the address bar and visit Netgear Nighthawk router login.
Important Note: Ensure that you are using an updated version of an Internet browser.
- You are required to login to Nighthawk router using default login credentials.
- After entering the required details, click the Log In button.
- Once logged in, the Netgear Nighthawk setup wizard will appear.
- Browser your cursor to the Maintenance tab.
- Under the Maintenance tab, click the Firmware upgrade option to initiate the updating process.
- It will take a couple of minutes and your Netgear firmware will be updated to its latest version.
Hopefully, the above information will help you in rectifying any issue which may arise while configuring Ethernet Port Aggregation on Netgear router. Leave a comment if you found this information helpful.
