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39cj
Sep 05, 2020Aspirant
R6120 no internet router set up - netgear account login problem serial number already registered
After unbricking my R6120 after a firmware update via app failed, I can connect to the wifi but am unable to access the internet. It seems the issue is the set up of the router. I can login to the rou...
- Sep 05, 2020
You shouldn't need to register it (if its already been done) to setup and connect to the internet.
Try using the browser method of setup.
Also, what modem/gateway are you connecting to?
Try powering both modem and router off and disconnecting everything (including coax) from both.
then connect coax to modem and power it on. give it a couple minutes.
Then connect router to modem and power router on. give it a couple minutes.
Then try setup using the browser method. again, you shouldn't need to register it.
plemans
Sep 05, 2020Guru - Experienced User
You shouldn't need to register it (if its already been done) to setup and connect to the internet.
Try using the browser method of setup.
Also, what modem/gateway are you connecting to?
Try powering both modem and router off and disconnecting everything (including coax) from both.
then connect coax to modem and power it on. give it a couple minutes.
Then connect router to modem and power router on. give it a couple minutes.
Then try setup using the browser method. again, you shouldn't need to register it.
39cj
Sep 05, 2020Aspirant
Thanks for your reply.
I followed your advice and the nighthawk app didn't get stuck where I was having problems earlier. In addition to unplugging and waiting a few minutes like you suggested, I used an ethernet connection to reset the TCP/IPV4 settings to detect IP address automatically. I followed the instructions on this very helpful YouTube video at the 2 minute mark to unbrick the router (https://youtu.be/R9DLrLQrpaw) but until just now I hadn't done the steps in reverse, which may have contributed to the connection problems.
Many thanks for your help.
I followed your advice and the nighthawk app didn't get stuck where I was having problems earlier. In addition to unplugging and waiting a few minutes like you suggested, I used an ethernet connection to reset the TCP/IPV4 settings to detect IP address automatically. I followed the instructions on this very helpful YouTube video at the 2 minute mark to unbrick the router (https://youtu.be/R9DLrLQrpaw) but until just now I hadn't done the steps in reverse, which may have contributed to the connection problems.
Many thanks for your help.