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jjhii
Aspirant
Oct 11, 2016
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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_Member's avatar
    Retired_Member
    Oct 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.