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Nighthawk x6R8000 Internet Port Dead?
Netgear Nighthawk Support Hello all, New to the group but have been doing a lot of reading. Thanks to all supporting! My XR8 router just died after 2+ years of service. Wondering if it is toast o...
Power OFF the ISP modem and router. Disconnect the router from the ISP modem and connect 1 wired PC to the modem and power ON the modem. Do you get internet services thru the modem to the PC?
What Firmware version is currently loaded?
Be sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6 is recommended.
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
Thanks Furry.
The modem is live and has internet from ISP. I can access internet direct through modem and I have tried a dozen CAT5 cables and made new T-568A, T568B and a crossover cable using CAT5 and RJ45 connectors.
Router is running V1.0.4.84_10.1.84
I picked up an Orbi 1.2GB router and satellite beacon just to get live again and it functions with no issues.
Just using router ATM. Keeping receipt for possible return if I can get R8000 live or there is a better solution.
House is ~3500sqFt,
Garage, wood, brick, concrete and vinyl siding is 250’ away and we try to feed signal to the lake -75’ directly opposite garage.
The modem is live and has internet from ISP. I can access internet direct through modem and I have tried a dozen CAT5 cables and made new T-568A, T568B and a crossover cable using CAT5 and RJ45 connectors.
Router is running V1.0.4.84_10.1.84
I picked up an Orbi 1.2GB router and satellite beacon just to get live again and it functions with no issues.
Just using router ATM. Keeping receipt for possible return if I can get R8000 live or there is a better solution.
House is ~3500sqFt,
Garage, wood, brick, concrete and vinyl siding is 250’ away and we try to feed signal to the lake -75’ directly opposite garage.
Ok. I presume the R8000 has a bad port. Probably a hardware fail.
- Bad port is what I was thinking but not wanting.
If it is the Port which is dead, any viable, Out of Warranty work arounds, repairs, favours from deities that can bring it back to life?
Replace Port?
Reroute LAN Port to act in place of Dead WAN PORT?
Any suggestions for replacement?Quick idea, Might try to see if there is a Mirror WAN to LAN port 1 under the routers IPaddress/debug.htm. Possible if this feature is there, possible LAN port 1 could work as WAN port...