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Gabnxe
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Jul 25, 2024

RAX5 not broadcasting wifi

Since doing a factory reset, my RAX5 router is not broadcasting wifi. When I tried to log into it directly, I got a splash page that said to use the Nighhawk app, but the app is not seeing the router,...
Gabnxe's avatar
Gabnxe
Tutor
Jul 25, 2024
It’s also called AX1600. I checked the bottom of the router and it says RAX5🤷🏼

I tried the link on the splash page, but it doesn’t work.

I don’t see a wifi on/off switch anywhere.

Thanks.
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    Gabnxe
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    Jul 25, 2024
    Yes