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djallex23
Sep 02, 2020Aspirant
I have a Nighthaw R8000
So recently my internet went off due to a power outtage, I had to have someone come and check and get it fix, but now that I try to log in to my router, it ask two questions that I never used before,...
djallex23
Sep 05, 2020Aspirant
Thanks for the info, but even going thru the recovery process, it wont let me go foward unless the questions are answer, I look thru the links you sent me but I couldnt figure out where to go. I can easily reset the router and that would fix the issue, the problem is that my service provider is not your typical "lets fix it over the phone" type of business, they literally have to send someone over and with everythign going on this days, it takes them up to 10 days, and right now I cant afford to be withouth service, so Im trying to see if there is any way to bypass the questions but no luck yet
plemans
Sep 06, 2020Guru - Experienced User
There's not "a way to bypass the questions".
If you don't know the answers or there weren't any setup, then it won't work. Its the whole purpose of password protection.
The links I placed have the install guides and manuals. There's even videos.
Setting up a router is pretty easy. go to the links and watch the videos to see how easy it is.
- djallex23Sep 06, 2020Aspirant
Thanks for the info, yeah I guess when it was set up the messed up on the answers so imma have to have them come and redo a fresh set up again, I wasnt here when the guy set it up, thanks for the info