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Nighthawk R6700v2 - WiFi suddenly dropped
Yesterday our Wi-Fi suddenly dropped. I can still access the internet since my computer is directly connected with ethernet but we have no Wi-Fi. I've tried rebooting both the modem and the router (m...
Thank you! I did a factory reset (using the below instructions) and went through setup again and it works!
- Have the router powered on (if just booted wait around one minute for it to load)
- With a sharp pen or paper clip, press down the Restore Factory Settings button and hold it for about 7 seconds
- When the power light starts to blink you can release the reset button and wait for the router to start up
- The power light will be solid (not blinking) once the router is started. (Source: https://www.router-reset.com/info/Netgear/R6700v2)
Did the wifi on/off button get hit?
Push and hold it for 2 seconds.