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charleshively
Aspirant
Apr 15, 2025
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Wifi No Longer Works After Connecting Computers Directly to Modem

I recently connected two of my computers directly to my internet modem via ethernet cable, and as expected the internet is noticeably faster compared when I connected via wifi. However, now my wifi doesn't work for any of my other devices (iPad, smart phone, smart TV, etc). 
 
Of course I've done the unplugging of everything at minimum five different times, I've tried resetting the router itself; and even after disconnecting the computers altogether from the modem (to mimic the good days of working wifi) it still didn't fix the issue. My wifi shows as an option on my phone, smart TV, etc however when all fail to actually connect to the internet.
 
It appears the issue is with my Netgear R6230 router.
  • charleshively's avatar
    charleshively
    Apr 16, 2025

    I resolved the issue. My problem was that I had the computers plugged directly into the modem rather than the router.

4 Replies

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Apr 16, 2025

    What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?

  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Apr 16, 2025

    What modem/gateway ar eyou connected to? 

    When you disconnected the PC's from the modem, did you power the modem and router off for a couple minutes. 

    Then power up the modem for a couple minutes, then connect the router to it and power the router on. 

    There needs to be the waiting times/power off times. 

     

    Also, the R6230 is an aged, slow system. Its coming up on time to be replaced. and wired will always be faster than wireless.