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Pallo
Jan 03, 2016Aspirant
Nighthawk R7000 not connecting to internet
I have spent about 2 hours looking at different fixes and resolutions to my issue I'm having here. I have Comcast/xfinity internet, with an Comcast/xfinity modem, which is connected to my nighthawk, w...
- Retired_MemberJan 03, 2016
Pallo wrote:
What caused the whole thing was me putting the nighthawk into bridge mode, and losing access to thenetgear control panel. I'm desperate for any solutions, thank you.What is the modem MODEL number?
Disconnect router except for a wired PC connecting to a lan port. Press and hold reset until power Led flashes IF done correctly the router will reset to defaults and allow access again via IE and by 192.168.1.1
Disconnect PC from router>
Connect PC to modem press and hold reset until all leds flash this will reset modem and or modem/router applicable. If modem only great verify you can surf .....disconnect from modem ...connect to router lan port.....login .....setup....internet setup....use PC Mac address. connect router to modem power cycle both after several minutes the internet led on router should be solid white.
if modem is router combo make a decision! change Bridge mode and use r7000 as router or leave in router mode and use r7000 in AP MODE
Download FW 1.0.6.28 from support and install this FW FIRST!
Pallo
Jan 04, 2016Aspirant
This fixed the issue, I'm back up and going. Thanks so much!
Retired_Member
Jan 04, 2016You're welcome!