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Wolfangovich
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Apr 28, 2018
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R6300 Power Adapter replacement?

For a replacement power adapter, I understand it is a 12V 5a, but what is the polarity on the end? Is it Negative inside or Positive inside?

TIA.

 


  • Wolfangovich wrote:

    Is it Negative inside or Positive inside?

     


    A quick check of four Netgear adapters I have lying around says positive inside.

     

     

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  • > [...] I understand it is a 12V 5a, [...]

       For an R6300 plain/v1, that seems to agree with the documentation.
    (The R6300v2 seems to be more efficient.)

    > [...] what is the polarity on the end? [...]

       Doesn't the label on the adapter show this?  If not, then look
    closely at the product label on the router  If that fails, then visit
    http://netgear.com/support , put in your model number, and look for
    Documentation.  Get the User Manual.  Look for "Label".  (Also
    interesting: "Technical Specifications".)

    • Wolfangovich's avatar
      Wolfangovich
      Aspirant
      1 I checked all documentation
      2 little hard to check the adapter if I am replacing it
      3 the router does not show this information, thus the question in the first place
      4 checked their entire site, answer is not found on there, thus the question
      • michaelkenward's avatar
        michaelkenward
        Guru - Experienced User

        Wolfangovich wrote:

        2 little hard to check the adapter if I am replacing it


        Look on the back? That's what I did.

         

  • michaelkenward's avatar
    michaelkenward
    Guru - Experienced User

    Wolfangovich wrote:

    Is it Negative inside or Positive inside?

     


    A quick check of four Netgear adapters I have lying around says positive inside.