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Factory Reset Nighthawk Rx500 router, now no internet.
I factory reset my router (pin reset) and now I have no internet connection. The internet led is flashing white, every time I try to set up my router on routerlogin.net I get “400 bad request” I h...
What model router do you have? XR500?
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
Be sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6 is recommended.
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.
FURRYe38 wrote:
What model router do you have? XR500?
Specialist advice for that is here:
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