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mps22
Jun 17, 2017Aspirant
not connected to router's wifi network
Hello, I replaced an old router with the Nighthawk AC1750. I was able to connect to the internet right away. However, when I tried going to www.routerlogin.net, I received the following message...
- Jun 17, 2017
Suspect your Browser has or is trying to used a Cached IP Address for the router. Try clearing the browser cache and see if that helps?
If not, if in Windows and open a CMD prompt and enter IPCONFIG. Look for the GATEWAY IP Address and enter that into your browser. That should open the web page and prompt for the UID and PW.
IrvSp
Jun 17, 2017Master
Suspect your Browser has or is trying to used a Cached IP Address for the router. Try clearing the browser cache and see if that helps?
If not, if in Windows and open a CMD prompt and enter IPCONFIG. Look for the GATEWAY IP Address and enter that into your browser. That should open the web page and prompt for the UID and PW.
mps22
Jun 17, 2017Aspirant
Thanks, I tried both. The second option worked I suppose because it led to a 'Congratulations, you are connected to the internet' confirmation page along with my username/pw information, IP address, etc. There were some hickups afterwards when it asked for futher download and registration, but I'm not sure those are as important.