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Mikeclev7
Dec 25, 2019Aspirant
XR700 Router stopped broadcasting SSID/no wifi
Yesterday afternoon, my wifi stopped working. What I mean is I could no longer find the SSID, on any device, and cannot connect. When I log into the admin page, on the home page it shows the wireless ...
Mikeclev7
Aug 19, 2020Aspirant
Nope. You know what my fix for it was though? I sent that overpriced piece of garbage back to Amazon and got a refund!
GhillieK9
Aug 19, 2020Apprentice
Lol wish I could. I think the actual wifi radios malfunctioned...what did you go with instead? I'm thinking about trying ASUS one of their gaming routers.
- Mikeclev7Aug 19, 2020AspirantI was looking at the ax6000 asus. But I just went back to cox equipment because it never let me down honestly. Never had issues with ISP equipment.
- Netduma-FraserAug 20, 2020NetDuma PartnerGhillieK9 I would recommend re-upgrading to the latest firmware using the TFTP method as that will bypass the boot process and any issues that may be there. Would then suggest a factory reset. This will give you the freshest install possible.
https://kb.netgear.com/000059634/How-to-upload-firmware-to-a-NETGEAR-router-using-Windows-TFTP- GhillieK9Aug 20, 2020ApprenticeI will try this method and report later. FYI I have tried several other firmware....the.20.10 and.08 that hot flash one that someone suggested. But those were the regular method so I'll try this. Thank you