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BiggFredd
Nov 28, 2022Aspirant
Connection
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...
- Nov 28, 2022
Is this what you mean, the green lights?
BiggFredd
Nov 28, 2022Aspirant
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?
FURRYe38
Nov 28, 2022Guru - Experienced User
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.
- BiggFreddNov 28, 2022Aspirant
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
- FURRYe38Nov 28, 2022Guru - Experienced User
192.168.1.1 in a web browser...
- FURRYe38Nov 28, 2022Guru - Experienced User
Ok so now do you see the SSID broadcast on a device?
BiggFredd wrote:
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
- BiggFreddNov 28, 2022Aspirant
Is this what you mean, the green lights?