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SpencerSda
May 12, 2023Aspirant
Nighthawk AX5400 Random Factory Resets
I have had this router for about 5-6 months; however, this is now the 4th time i have to fix my router. for some reason the router after i try to login into it fails, this is very rare but when i...
FURRYe38
May 12, 2023Guru - Experienced User
What Firmware version is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
Be sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6 is recommended.
What web browser do you use? I use MS Edge with mine. BE sure to clear out all browser caches before entering the routers web page.
Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update? A complete pull of the power adapters for a period of time after the factory reset then walk thru the setup wizard and setup from scratch with a wired PC and web browser. Recommend setting the default DHCP IP address pool range to the following after applying and a factory reset: 192.168.#.100 to 192.168.#.200.
https://kb.netgear.com/24089/How-do-I-specify-the-pool-of-IP-addresses-assigned-by-my-Nighthawk-router
If you have a v1 XR1000, you might update FW: https://community.netgear.com/t5/Nighthawk-Pro-Gaming-Routers/New-XR1000-Firmware-Version-1-0-0-68-Released/td-p/2312239/jump-to/first-unread-message
SpencerSda
May 12, 2023Aspirant
Sadly, i can't access anything from the router, after the reset i have to reset it again, to get access to the router,
I have charter internet. 350mbs and 15mbs upload
cable is cat 6
couldn't tell you the last time i did a firmware update,
and my Ip from the router isn't a 192.168.1.1 is ###.133.4 not going to put it all in since that will give my exact location
I have set the Router up last 3 times by the phone app; the computer setup doesn't work properly. or i don't know how to set it up that way.
- FURRYe38May 12, 2023Guru - Experienced User
You'll need a ethernet connected PC to set up the router properly and probably get the fw updated. After you press the reset button, connect a ethernet connected PC or laptop to the back of the router and use MS Edge or Firefox and navigate to 192.168.1.1. This will being the setup wizard process.
192.168.1.1 is the routers IP address and web page access address. The 75.x address is the WAN IP address the router gets from the ISP modem? What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too? This won't give location.
- Netduma-FraserMay 12, 2023NetDuma PartnerIt may be that it's not receiving enough power, could you try direct to a wall outlet/different outlet and if that doesn't work do you have another power adapter with a similar voltage you can try with?
- SpencerSdaMay 12, 2023Aspirant
Sadly, i can't move the cord, i ran it through the wall, down to an 8-plug power strip, the system is set up in a cabinet with a full air circulation system, so it doesn't hold any heat in the cabinet. the fans are plugged into the router though, could that be the cause, my last router didn't have an issue, but I'm willing to try anything.
I can plug the router into a different power strip will that work.
- Netduma-FraserMay 12, 2023NetDuma PartnerPlease do unplug the fans, perhaps they're pulling too much power. If you're able to plug it into a power strip where no other devices are plugged into or fewer devices are plugged in that would be great.