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e_lester3
Aspirant
Dec 08, 2020
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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...
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    e_lester3
    Dec 08, 2020

    Thank you! I did a factory reset (using the below instructions) and went through setup again and it works!

     

    1. Have the router powered on (if just booted wait around one minute for it to load)
    2. With a sharp pen or paper clip, press down the Restore Factory Settings button and hold it for about 7 seconds
    3. When the power light starts to blink you can release the reset button and wait for the router to start up
    4. The power light will be solid (not blinking) once the router is started. (Source: https://www.router-reset.com/info/Netgear/R6700v2)
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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Dec 08, 2020

Did you try a factory reset and reinstalling (don't use a backup configuration)

e_lester3's avatar
e_lester3
Aspirant
Dec 08, 2020

Thank you! I did a factory reset (using the below instructions) and went through setup again and it works!

 

  1. Have the router powered on (if just booted wait around one minute for it to load)
  2. With a sharp pen or paper clip, press down the Restore Factory Settings button and hold it for about 7 seconds
  3. When the power light starts to blink you can release the reset button and wait for the router to start up
  4. The power light will be solid (not blinking) once the router is started. (Source: https://www.router-reset.com/info/Netgear/R6700v2)