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jnt2112
Aspirant
Jul 05, 2017
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Nighthawk R7000

I can connect to internet directly by ethernet cable but absolutely nothing will connect thru wifi. It always says incorrect password even though I have done a reset twice and also tried changing the...
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wifi wont connect
  • JamesGL's avatar
    JamesGL
    Aug 13, 2017

    Hi treball,

     

    It is how NETGEAR routers work. It should be connected to the modem for Internet to work.

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jnt2112
Aspirant
Jul 05, 2017

Using all default info as far as SSID'S , passphrase and internet wifi password but I did change the router login password

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JamesGL
NETGEAR Employee Retired
Jul 11, 2017

Hi jnt2112,

 

Try changing the SSID and password of your wireless network.

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    JamesGL
    NETGEAR Employee Retired
    Jul 16, 2017

    Hi jnt2112,

     

    We’d greatly appreciate hearing your feedback letting us know if you need further assistance.