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SATNO1
Apr 07, 2020Aspirant
Cannot get my modem/router to connect to the internet
I did a factory reset due to my inability to remember my password. When I tried to change the password, after filling out the necessary information, the “next” button would not respond. Now my modem/r...
- Apr 08, 2020
Sounds like the modem is in a bad state. If a reset doesn't get you to the initial setup wizard screen, something has gone bad. I recommend contacting NG support to see what you can do. You'll probably need to replace the modem for something else.
FURRYe38
Apr 07, 2020Guru - Experienced User
Try a different browser, IE11, Firefox or Opera.
Besure to clear ALL browser caches before entering the setup wizard.
Do another reset and walk thru the setup wizard once more with a WIRED PC.
SATNO1
Apr 07, 2020Aspirant
I tried Firefox browser. I cleared the browser history and cashe before attempting it. I did another factory reset and connected the router to my laptop via an Ethernet cable. When I launched Firefox it opened to a page with a row of letters in boxes. There was a statement at the top stating that I must login to the network before I could access the internet. There was a tab on the right of the page stating “open network login page”. I clicked on it but once again I got the page to reset my password and security questions. Once again I filled the information and once again the “next” button was inoperable. I am at a loss as to why I am not getting the actual login page, or the fact that the next button does not function when I try the reset of the password. I have been fooling with this thing since yesterday morning!
- FURRYe38Apr 07, 2020Guru - Experienced User
Be sure to disconnect the coax cable from the modem.
After the reset, the setup wizard should begin and not a log in page.
Be sure your browser only has 1 tab open.
"When I launched Firefox it opened to a page with a row of letters in boxes."
Can you screen capture this on the web page and attach it as a file to your next post? Select the Choose FIle box under the text editor box here in the forums.
Review the user manual and QIG for help and information regarding the setup:http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/C6300/C6300_UM_17Nov2015.pdf
http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/C6300/C6300_QSG_EN.pdf
- SATNO1Apr 08, 2020AspirantNo matter what I try, I do not get the setup wizard. Each and every time I get the change password page regardless of the browser. Also the “next” button is still not functioning. I have even tried contacting my ISP for help. They did a reboot on the router, but when I open up IE browser it opens up to the page for resetting my modem password. I am totally lost.
- FURRYe38Apr 08, 2020Guru - Experienced User
Sounds like the modem is in a bad state. If a reset doesn't get you to the initial setup wizard screen, something has gone bad. I recommend contacting NG support to see what you can do. You'll probably need to replace the modem for something else.