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SomeGuy_S
Sep 01, 2023Aspirant
RAX38v2 cables not connected
I have a Nighthawk AX4 RAX38v2. It worked fine, but I had to turn it off for two weeks and when I turned it back on, it stopped working. The internet access LED does not light up. After rebooting, th...
- Sep 02, 2023
Something at your location with your ISPs ONT isn't working with the RAX router. Something to check with the ISP about.
SomeGuy_S
Sep 01, 2023Aspirant
I just tried resetting and rebooting in the sequence you wrote - didn't help. I also changed the DHCP, but that didn't help either.
I don't know the Mfr and model# of the modem/ONT of the ISP that the NG router is connected to. But I can call my ISP tomorrow when they start working again if that could be the cause.
There is a CAT5 LAN cable connected to the NG.
FURRYe38
Sep 01, 2023Guru - Experienced User
CAT5 is only rated for 100Mpbs. CAT6 is recommended.
- SomeGuy_SSep 01, 2023Aspirant
I know. But it worked fine before.
Here are screenshots of the error:- FURRYe38Sep 01, 2023Guru - Experienced User
Ok. Ya the ROUTER isn't getting any connection from the ONT thus it's reporting not seeing the connection.
Do you have a friend, neighbor or family member around where you could take the RAX router to and temp connect it it there to see if it works at a different location?
- SomeGuy_SSep 01, 2023Aspirant
I'll try the router in a different location tomorrow and report back. Thanks for your help.