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Nighthawk X6 AC3200 R8000
I'm miffed because I have a Netgear R6120 that has been great for years, but I have attempted to replace it for better range with the Nighthawk X6S AC4000 R8000P. However the Nighthawk does not recog...
Wire connect a PC to the router and factory reset the router using the back push pin button. Hold it in for 15 seconds then let go. Power OFF the ISP modem for 30 seconds than back on. Then log in to 192.168.1.1 using a web browser and walk thru the setup wizard. This time write down all important information for safe keeping later on.
I'd ask the ISP if there is any user account and password information needed to setup the router to work with there services. They should be able to help you set up any wifi router with there interface hardware.
Bob_Raskey wrote:
I'm miffed because I have a Netgear R6120 that has been great for years, but I have attempted to replace it for better range with the Nighthawk X6S AC4000 R8000P.
.... am being told I might need a modem to get it to work. Why didn't I need one for the old R6120.??
Very good question.
Whoever told you that you need a modem seems to be a bit off beam. If you had a R6120 that worked just fine, then the R8000P will be fine.