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RCdammit
Guide
Jul 21, 2025
Solved

Nighthawk X6 AC3200 model R8000 no lights

Howdy. For years I’ve had this router (Nighthawk X6 AC3200 model R8000 no lights ), and periodically it would stop allowing me to join the WiFi. My cure for this is to unplug it and plug it back in, ...
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    RCdammit
    Jul 22, 2025

    Thanks everyone! The problem is resolved. Y’all got me to test output of the power adapter, and I got no power at all there… UNTIL I checked the plug which brings AC power into the “brick.” That plug was loose at the brick. I corrected that and now the router is back in action! 

    Thanks again!

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Jul 21, 2025

Try pressing the reset button in back for 15 seconds? 

Try finding another power adapter with same volts and amp and see if adding a new power adapter changes this. 

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    RCdammit
    Guide
    Jul 21, 2025

    I haven’t tried the reset yet because I don’t really want to lose all the settings. I believe the button would reset everything, so I’m wondering if there are other solutions. I’ll try to test voltage of the power supply tomorrow.