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Scoves
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Jan 18, 2021
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Trying to setup Kasa smart plugs and my nighthawk modem kicks off all wifi to my house

I have the nighthawk model RAX35.   I just obtained some Kasa Smart WIFI Plug Lite HS103's.  When I try to set them up to my internet so they can be used my wifi goes down.  The Modem disconnects all...
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    Scoves
    Jan 18, 2021

    I solved the issue finally.  I was able to update my firmware and it fixed the issue. 

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CrimpOn
Guru - Experienced User
Jan 18, 2021

This question is more likely to get a response from someone who knows about Nighthawk AX routers if posted in the community forum for those products:

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Nighthawk-Routers-with-WiFi-6-AX/bd-p/en-home-routers-nighthawk-wifi-ax6 

 

I have several KASA 105's connected to my Netgear Orbi WiFi. They were the easiest smart plugs to set up.  I canot think of any reason why connecting a smart plug would cause any WiFi system to shut down.  Since the "complimentary" support period has expired, if no one on the AX forum has a suggestion, I would switch to another brand of smart plug.