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Bellon
Feb 01, 2021Tutor
EX8000 Nighthawk Range Extender won't connect to StarLink Wifi Router
I just received my StarLink home Internet kit. I've installed the unit, and hooked up all of my devices to it. I have two smart home devices that require a hardwire connection, so I decided I...
michaelkenward
Feb 01, 2021Guru - Experienced User
You might get more help, and find earlier questions and answers about your hardware, in the appropriate section for your device. That's probably here:
WiFi Range Extenders & Nighthawk Mesh - NETGEAR Communities
Bellon
Feb 02, 2021Tutor
OK, this morning I awoke to find my starlink wouldn't connect to the internet.
All I could do, was to unplug the system for 20 minutes, and then re-plug it back in. (suggestion from starlink website).
When I plugged it back in, everything came back up. On a guess I tried to connect the nighthawk extender, and it worked.
I can only imagine that the starlink downloaded an update, and the reboot after updating didn't work. I needed to manually cycle power, and now everything is working.
- plemansFeb 02, 2021Guru - Experienced User
either way, glad to hear its working!