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Hdowell1208
Aug 23, 2022Follower
Nighthawk x6s r8000p problem
So this happened and I haven’t messed with it but 2 times in the past 7 months. All the wires are good and all the lights are on and I can connect to the router with any device and it says it’s conne...
FURRYe38
Aug 23, 2022Guru - Experienced User
What Firmware version is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
Be sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6 is recommended.
How is the wifi and advanced wifi settings configured on the router?
What channels are you using? Auto? Try Auto and 48 on 5Ghz. Or try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and 40 to 48 channel on 5Ghz.
Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?
What devices do you have all connected?
Happening with wireless and wired devices?