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PM42
Aug 06, 2020Initiate
Modem & Ethernet Work but no WiFi
The internet to my cable modem works, and when I plug the Ethernet cable from the modem directly into a computer, that works, but with the Ethernet cable running from the modem to the router, the Nigh...
- Aug 06, 2020
storms are great at wrecking electronics.
What modem are you using?
Have you tried this ?
1. factory reset both the modem and router.
2. once reset, power them both down and disconnect all devices from both (including coax from modem)
3. reconnect the coax to the modem. power it on. leave it for several minutes.
4. connect cable from modem to wan port on router.
5. power router on. give it several minutes to fully boot.
6. try setup.
plemans
Aug 06, 2020Guru - Experienced User
storms are great at wrecking electronics.
What modem are you using?
Have you tried this ?
1. factory reset both the modem and router.
2. once reset, power them both down and disconnect all devices from both (including coax from modem)
3. reconnect the coax to the modem. power it on. leave it for several minutes.
4. connect cable from modem to wan port on router.
5. power router on. give it several minutes to fully boot.
6. try setup.