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Ceagle
Aug 25, 2024Aspirant
Xr500 internet connection problems
Can't connect to the Internet on my xr500 pro gaming router. I also just got a new modem because ours blew and we set it up with the ISP but now my xr500 won't connect to the Internet. Please help. th...
FURRYe38
Aug 25, 2024Guru - Experienced User
Power OFF the XR router for 15 seconds the back on.
Brand and model# of new ISP modem?
BE sure to use good quality LAN cable. CAT6 is recommended.
- CeagleAug 25, 2024AspirantIf I'm correct the brand is spectrum and the model number is ET2251.
- FURRYe38Aug 25, 2024Guru - Experienced User
Thats a Hitron brand.
Does the Internet LED on the XR router AMBER?
Power a power cycle or reboot of the XR router, the internet LED should change from AMBER to WHITE...
- CeagleAug 25, 2024AspirantThe light is amber I've tried power cycling it a couple times and that didn't work. it would just keep blinking white but it's not doing that anymore.