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Bkhamer
Aspirant
Dec 31, 2024

Nighthawk RAX54v2

Hi! I have a modem and nighthawk router that was connected. Had to unplug for months. Couldn’t get it to reconnect so stated completely over. I have rebooted the modem and the nighthawk. Problem is t...
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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Jan 01, 2025

You factory reset it?
If so, the wifi password should be on the device. 

Are you using the app for setup or logging in and using the GUI for setup? 

 

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    Bkhamer
    Aspirant
    Jan 01, 2025
    Using the app. Can’t get to the admin page to log into admin and password. Only have the 5g account that shows up.
    Also tried the 30/30/30 factory reset and it won’t reset. Do I just need to buy a new one?
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      plemans
      Guru - Experienced User
      Jan 01, 2025

      no. Just hardwire a pc/laptop/tablet into the router and log into to access it

      Or look at the label. The ssid password should be the same for 2.4 and 5ghz