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dwinches's avatar
dwinches
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Jul 01, 2016
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WRT54GL wireless stopped working

I have been using a WRT54GL for a few years without any issue. Wireless and wired connections all work fine. The other day the wireless network just stopped being seen. I'm broadcasting the SSID but none of our devices see it to connect. Wired connections work just fine (using it now). Logged into admin panel, no changes, no errors. Tried power cycling, tried reboot within admin panel, no luck. No changes to settings on cable modem, router, or computer. Is something fried/worn out after years of use?

 

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  • wcalifas831's avatar
    wcalifas831
    Jul 05, 2016

    Sounds like the wireless radio died on your router. If you've tried resetting and updating firmware and it still does not trasnsmit the wireless signal it just means it's time for a new router.

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  • ElaineM's avatar
    ElaineM
    NETGEAR Employee Retired
    Jul 01, 2016

    Hello dwinches

     

    You have posted in NETGEAR Community.

    Kindly refer to your router's manufacturer for further support.

    • wcalifas831's avatar
      wcalifas831
      Prodigy
      Jul 05, 2016

      Sounds like the wireless radio died on your router. If you've tried resetting and updating firmware and it still does not trasnsmit the wireless signal it just means it's time for a new router.