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John2121
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Apr 20, 2021

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I’m getting an error code 651 when I’m trying to setup a new internet connection. Can someone tell what the code means and how to fix. Thanks

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  • > I'm getting an error code 651 [...]

     

       From what?  When you do what?

     

       None of that is a useful problem description.  It does not say what
    you did.  It does not say what happened when you did it.  As usual,
    showing actual actions (commands) with their actual results (error
    messages, LED indicators, ...) can be more helpful than vague
    descriptions or interpretations.

     

    > [...] when I'm trying to setup a new internet connection. [...]

     

       I don't know what that means.  What, exactly, are you trying to do?

     

    > [...] Can someone tell what the code means [...]

     

       Not I.  Not without some clues at to what you're doing, why, and
    where/how you got that "an error code 651".

    > Model: WNR2020|N300 Wireless Router


       WNR2020[v1] or WNR2020v2?  Look for "Model" on the product label.
    Firmware version?  Connected to what?

     

       Visit http://netgear.com/support , put in your (actual) model number,
    and look for Documentation.  Get the User Manual (at least).  Read.
    Beyond the basic set-up instructions, look for the LED descriptions and
    "Troubleshoot".