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WNR2000 v4 does not allow any devices to connect
So, my old router was somehow 'defective'. I received a new onw in the mail and have hooked it up, installed new firmware and am able to access the internet on my desktop, but that is the only device...
I would factory reset default and use the default settings.
I would forget about static IP's and MAKE sure each device is set to DHCP
I would forget all previous connections in each device.
I would read manual regarding trouble shooting
I've reset the router and I did a system restore to comepletly go back the point just before my old router malfunctioned and still, nothing.
I tried changing all of my devices to static ip addresses and still, nothing. My phone tells me that the connection is too slow, but it's the very same connection that I have had for YEARS and never had a problem with until last Friday.
I'm just fresh out of ideas here...
So how old is this router? Seems like its going bad if you've had it for years. If you don't mind opening your router if you've had it for a few years, you might look inside and if you see bulging capacitors then it's an easy fix if you know how to desolder and solder on capacitors.
That's the the kicker, this is a brand new router. Just received it in the mail 2 days ago.
Somehow, my old router had become defective and Netgear sent me a new one. When, I plugged the new one in, is when I started having problems...
I would factory reset default and use the default settings.
I would forget about static IP's and MAKE sure each device is set to DHCP
I would forget all previous connections in each device.
I would read manual regarding trouble shooting
Hi Searay,
I followed your advise as well. I reset the router, and now I am somehow connected to the internet but no wifi connection.
I just get an error message of unidentified network. So one thing that worked out, if that Wifi shows up at least in the Network and Sharing Center on my computer, but there still is not connection to wifi.