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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 d...
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    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.

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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.