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I have a R6700v3 - I can connect through hard wire but can't connect via wi-fi. I've checked my ethernet cables, even swapped them out but the same reaction. Power is also working. I see on the rout...
Is this what you mean, the green lights?
Be sure to press any wifi front panel button for 5 seconds to see if this returns the wifi radios to operation.
Has a power off for 1 minute then back ON with the ISP modem and router been performed since last update?
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.
Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update? A complete pull of the power adapters for a period of time after the factory reset then walk thru the setup wizard and setup from scratch.
No available buttons to press on the top. Only indicators.
Yes, I've powered off, along with the modem for one minute.
I've restarted network in sequence but No-Go.
I've not factory reset the router, but I will do it if you think it'll help. And what is a FW?
FW = Firmware.
Lets try the factory reset. Press the reset button for 10 seconds then release. Walk thru the setup wizard with a wired PC and web browser.
I've pressed the reset for 10 seconds. Now the router is lit up like it was before. How do I get a set up wizard? And my PC is on a hard wire from the router
This is what's showing
Check this, under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings, is both radios enabled and have a check mark next to Enable SSID Broadcast?