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WNR 2000v5 - Not connecting
I bought a new modem. The router powers up, has wifi but will not connect to the internet.
Tried new either net cable.
The unit doesn't seem to have a factory reset button.
Any help would be appreciated.
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AZGold wrote:
The unit doesn't seem to have a factory reset button.
Which unit? The reset button on the WNR2000v5 is cunningly hidden on the bottom.
Visit the support pages:
Support | NETGEAR
Feed in your model number and check the documentation for your hardware.
Find the section Factory Settings.
Just another user with time on their hands.
ah jeez. I can't believe they're still selling that old N300 device.
It wasn't fast when it was released in 2009. And is only a 10/100mbps device.
Unless you're on some pretty slow service, its time to retire that router and get something from at least last generations of devices.
plemans wrote:
ah jeez. I can't believe they're still selling that old N300 device.
I bet they aren't on sale. Just someone found something lying in the bottom of a cupboard and decided to dig it out.
It really does belong in the e-waste recycling bin. More useful there. But that wasn't the question.
There are too many unanswered questions to suggest much else.
That hidden reset button was a weird aberration on the part of whoever designed those things. I had something similar way back when.
Just another user with time on their hands.
what modem did you buy?
Thank you to everyone for your replies.
I looked back in my download folder and found the Net Genie program from a long time ago.
I installed that and went through a few set up items and the router is now working.
I use it to stream prime, netflix, and the internet connection on my fire TV.
It never has let me down while working. No buffering...
I am returning the new router I bought to Amazon....
reuse, recycle, replace as a last resort.
