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Wayne1938
Apr 26, 2025Guide
I Don't understand how the RS300 operates.
I have had the router for 3 days and have it set up and working, but I have some questions. At first, I couldn't connect to the 5G band. I changed the channel from auto to 153 and got that working. ...
- Apr 27, 2025
Glad you got it working. Please mark your thread as solved so others will know. Be sure to save off a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a reset is needed.
https://kb.netgear.com/24231/How-do-I-back-up-the-router-configuration-settings-on-my-Nighthawk-router
Enjoy. 📡
Wayne1938
Apr 27, 2025Guide
Thank you for the response.
The firmware version is V1.0.1.74. From what I can find, it's the latest.
Channels are 2.4 = auto, 5G = 153, 6G =181 (PSC)
I think my biggest problem I have used older routers and don't know what to expect with something this new.
I will have time this PM and will set the router back to default and start from scratch, and see if that helps.
Will also download a Wifi analyzer app and measure that after I reset everything.
Thanks again.
Wayne1938
Apr 27, 2025Guide
I reset the router to the default setting,s then re-installed everything back in using the QR code and Nighthawk App.
Put in the same channel numbers and the problem I was having is gone and it's working great now.
Something got messed up the first time, what?? 🙄
- FURRYe38Apr 27, 2025Guru - Experienced User
Glad you got it working. Please mark your thread as solved so others will know. Be sure to save off a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a reset is needed.
https://kb.netgear.com/24231/How-do-I-back-up-the-router-configuration-settings-on-my-Nighthawk-router
Enjoy. 📡