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mariobenson1223
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Jun 12, 2022

How to Reset Nighthawk X6 because it stopped working?

My elder son messed up with the setting of Nighthawk X6 and now I am unable to use it. Can someone tell me how to reset the router because I am not been able to figure out how to access the internet

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  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jun 17, 2022

    Press the reset button for 10 seconds then release. Use a wired PC in back of the router and walk thru the setup wizard at 192.168.1.1 in a web browser. Be sure to write down important information for safe keeping.