Today I updated the firmware on my Nighthawk X6. Since I've done so, it wont transmit a wireless signal. On the Netgear Genie, it says my wirelss is off, but when I click it, it's showing that everything is enabled.

Just to be sure you're using the power supply that came with the router. 12VDC and 5 amp? I have this same router and using same FW and everything is working. Did you load a backup to the replacement router? Also have you tried the reset with the replacement?

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storm1985
Prodigy
Feb 09, 2016
1. save a copy of your config file (Advanced > Administration > Backup Settings)
2. reset the device to factory default
3. do not load the config file after reset test first if wireless is working
if working load the config file from step 1 then test wireless again
- j_pic
  Guide
  Feb 10, 2016
  ok, i have reset and still dont have wireless, what should i do now?
  - Retired_Member
    Feb 10, 2016
    Did you happen to push the radio off button on router
j_pic
Guide
Feb 12, 2016
Just hooked up the new router and having the same issue. It's saying that my wifi is turned off but when I check, everything is on.
- Retired_Member
  Feb 12, 2016
  check that you have a SSID entered for each RADIO
  
  Post a screen shot of each Wireless setup screen BASIC & Advanced
  
  Clicking the yellow icon RADIO OFF should bring you to advanced wireless settings
  
  Enable Wireless Router Radio should be checked
  - j_pic
    Guide
    Feb 12, 2016

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