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PShooter's avatar
PShooter
Aspirant
Feb 23, 2021

AC1750 Model: R6700v3

I lost the internet connection and the internet light is amber. I have tried powering down and restarting several times with no result.

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  • michaelkenward's avatar
    michaelkenward
    Guru - Experienced User

    As this is a router, there is probably a modem sitting in front of it. Power cuts usually take out both the modem and the router on a network. When the power comes back on, they may start up in the wrong order, with the router starting before the modem is ready. That means that they get confused about which is in charge.

    Be sure to restart your network in this sequence:

    • 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.

     

    • PShooter's avatar
      PShooter
      Aspirant
      Thanks but I have already tried that procedure but it’s not working.
      • michaelkenward's avatar
        michaelkenward
        Guru - Experienced User

        What else have you tried but can't be bothered to tell people?

         

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