Nighthawk AC1000

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Last night I set up my router to turn off at night &amp; turn back on in the morning.&nbsp; It never came back on.&nbsp; I don't have anything hard wired, so what do I do to get back into the router settings to delete the schedule or somehow getting it going again.&nbsp; I'm using a wifi at someone else's house right now to type this, because I can't use mine.&nbsp; I've tried getting into it the router using my phone's mobile data, but that didn't work.&nbsp; Is my router just dead now?

michaelkenward · Answer

Ann743&nbsp;wrote:
Last night I set up my router to turn off at night &amp; turn back on in the morning.&nbsp; It never came back on.&nbsp; I don't have anything hard wired, so what do I do to get back into the router settings to delete the schedule or somehow getting it going again.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Which device do you own?&nbsp;AC1000&nbsp;is not a unique Netgear model number. Many devices come with the AC/AX tag, but it is essentially a label that Netgear, and others, attach to hardware to describe wifi speeds.
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Look at the label on the device for the Model Number. And, if there is one, include the "V" bit to show the hardware version. If there is no V number, then you have V1.
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What do the lights on the router look like? Have you checked that the modem that connects it to the Internet is working? What is that&nbsp; modem.
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Have you tried turning your network on in the specified order?
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Turn off and unplug modem.
Turn off router and computers.
Plug in and turn on modem. Wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
Turn on the router and wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
Turn on computers and rest of network.

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Is my router just dead now?
Could be. Even if it isn't, you might like to get something newer.
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The only AC1000 router that I can find in Netgear's database is the R6080. It dates back to 2017. It is pretty well the bottom of the range.
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According to Netgear's manual for this device, not always the most reliable source of information, the LAN and WAN ports support only 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX. That makes it slower than many newer internet services and most modern network hardware. This may not matter to you, but be warned that it will hobble you if you ever sign up for faster Internet, anything faster than 100 Mbps is a waste of your money. It also slows down whatever is going on in your local network. Newer devices support at least 1000BASE-TX.Nothing wrong with it being old, just don't expect too much. But perhaps this is an opportunity to get a shiny new router.&nbsp;

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michaelkenward · Answer

Ann743&nbsp;wrote:
Now I don't think what I just purchased in a panic is not going to work.&nbsp; The reviews state that an app is required to set it up &amp; that you need to be connected to the net on your phone to use the app.&nbsp; So for someone like me that doesn't have a hard wired way to connect, that won't work.

You can set up the RAX54S in the same way that you set up the R6080.
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Every device from Netgear now talks about using the app for set up. That is not essential.
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And the controls on your new router will be very similar to the old one.
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Visit the support pages:Support | NETGEARFeed in your RAX54S model number and check the documentation for your hardware.
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There may also be some helpful videos on what to do.
Begin with the Quick Start/Installation Guide. And download a copy of the manual.Check the section in the manual Use a web browser to access the router
I mention it because Netgear gave up on supplying paper manuals and CD versions some years ago and people sometimes miss the downloads.
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Anything in the&nbsp; box with the router will refer to the Nighthawk app. Many experienced users prefer the manual approach. But don't be intimidated&nbsp; by the app. It can have its uses.
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You say that you don't have a wired connection. You can also use a web browser on your WiFi device to get in there. Just connect to the WiFi using the SSID on the default details on the new router. Then take it from there.
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Just another user with time on their hands.
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michaelkenward · Answer

Ann743&nbsp;wrote:
But I don't see a way to turn off the wps feature.&nbsp;

No can do. Newer routers don't have that option. I have no idea why.
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I then considered enabling access control to prevent more devices from being added, but I don't see a way to enable it for only the main network &amp; not the guest network.&nbsp; 
You have already worked out what to do. Tell the router to block all new devices.
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Now that you have set up the router, you might like to see what you can do with the Nighthawk app.
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I may need to open a new thread for this question...
Good idea. Try the appropriate section.
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Nighthawk Routers with WiFi 6 (AX) - NETGEAR Communities
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Disclaimer: Just another user with time on their hands.
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Ann743 · Answer

Thank you for replying &amp; sharing the information.&nbsp; It is the R6080.&nbsp; I only use speeds of 100 &amp; its plenty for what I do, but I am looking for new router online now.&nbsp; The additional issue is I need something fast, like today or tomorrow at the latest fast.&nbsp; Do you have any suggestions of what would be similar in set up as this one, so I can learn to set it up &amp; change passwords &amp; program the on/off times?&nbsp; I do have one camera monitor for dog sitting that uses the older frequency of 2.4, so the dual frequency was nice.&nbsp; But I suppose I could get a newer camera as well.&nbsp; Sigh...

Ann743 · Answer

I forgot to mention I did turn the router &amp; modem off &amp; back on in the sequence you mentioned, but I did not turn off the devices connected to them.&nbsp; The Modem is from Spectrum.&nbsp; I can't give the specifics on it, because I'm not home now.

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