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R7200 no wifi
My unit stopped sending out a Wi-Fi signal. The Wi-Fi lights do not light up, but the wired ethernet connections do work. They want me to pay $90 for 6 months subscription, instead of sending me a new...
> R7200 no wifi
> Model: AC2100|Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router
Which model is it? Look for "Model" on the product label.
> [...] The Wi-Fi lights do not light up, [...]
Ac2100 smart Wi-Fi router, model r7200
Have you tried pushing the wifi on/off button and holding it for 2 seconds? It wouldn't be the first time it was hit and disabled wifi.
- I did not know there was a Wi-Fi on/off button. The tech support on the phone should have had me check that before trying to sell me a service. But the 2 white lights on the right are lit up. After walking away my phone connected.
Frmnk571 wrote:
I did not know there was a Wi-Fi on/off button.It is a well hidden "feature" of Netgear stuff that the wifi LEDs double as switches. From reports here, cats seem to be good at turning off wifi.
