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jjhii
Oct 11, 2016Aspirant
Can't enable wifi
Nighthawk R6700 I was updating moved my router to a higher point and for some reason I no longer have WiFi. I pressed and hold the button on the front of the unit but nothing happens. When I ...
- Retired_MemberOct 11, 2016
Two options
1) push the WIFI button for several seconds and WIFI should turn on IF that was pushed while moving router, Don't confuse WIFI for WPS
2) push reset until power LED flashes this will reset to defaults, use the settings on the router label. If that doesn't work the router has failed.
Retired_Member
Oct 11, 2016Two options
1) push the WIFI button for several seconds and WIFI should turn on IF that was pushed while moving router, Don't confuse WIFI for WPS
2) push reset until power LED flashes this will reset to defaults, use the settings on the router label. If that doesn't work the router has failed.
jjhii
Oct 12, 2016Aspirant
Thanks... Resetting the firmware to factory default did the trick.
- Retired_MemberOct 12, 2016
You're Welcome!