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Bengaljim54
Nov 13, 2020Aspirant
R 9000 nighthawk x 10
When I try to connect router to modem, all I get is the 60 Hz light lights up and does not connect to internet.
Bengaljim54
Nov 18, 2020Aspirant
I'm not that great at computer stuff. So I connect my laptop from the modem by my wifi. Then plug modem to router then go to counterpoint. I bought this supposedly refurbished. So I'm think I have software error. So any suggestions I will be grateful.
plemans
Nov 18, 2020Guru - Experienced User
It goes:
Modem----->router------>PC/devices
What modem do you have?
What firmware is on the router?
- Bengaljim54Nov 27, 2020Aspirant
Arris CM80A. I'm not sure what firmware is on it. Don't know how to check? Pretty much a rookie in computer and networking
- plemansNov 28, 2020Guru - Experienced User
I googled the Arris CM80A. And couldn't find one. The top result was actually this post. Are you sure thats your modem?
The firmware is which version is on the R90000.
Is this a new purchase?
- Bengaljim54Nov 29, 2020Aspirant
I have an Arris cm 80 a
- plemansNov 29, 2020Guru - Experienced User
Maybe you mean CM820A?
if not, google the cm80a. tell me what you find.
- plemansNov 29, 2020Guru - Experienced User
Either way try this.
Factory reset both the arris and the netgear.
Push and hold reset for 7-15 seconds on both while their powered on. Let them reboot.
Then power them both off. unplug everything from both (even coax from modem)
Then connect coax back to modem and power it on. give it several minutes.
Connect lan cable from arris to wan port on router.
power the router on. give it several minutes.
Attempt setup by following the install guide on the r9000