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PeteRimkus
Jun 30, 2025Aspirant
No internet connection with new WiFi 7 (RS200)
 Hello all,  I’m attempting to replace my old AC1600 WiFi router with a new RS200 WiFi 7 router.   I can’t get to the internet (light under power light stays orange).   I checked all the cables and ha...
- Jun 30, 2025What Firmware version is currently loaded? 
 What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
 Be sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6A STP is recommended.Has a power off for 1 minute then back ON with the ISP modem and router and satellite(s) been performed since last update? 
 Be sure to restart your network in this sequence:
 Turn off and unplug modem.
 Turn off router and computers.
 Plug in and turn on modem. Wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
 Turn on the router and wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
 Turn on computers and rest of network.Try setting up with a PC or laptop and web browser? https://kb.netgear.com/22697/How-do-I-install-my-NETGEAR-router-using-the-router-web-interface 
FURRYe38
Jun 30, 2025Guru - Experienced User
What Firmware version is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too? 
Be sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6A STP is recommended. 
Has a power off for 1 minute then back ON with the ISP modem and router and satellite(s) been performed since last update?
Be sure to restart your network in this sequence:
Turn off and unplug modem.
Turn off router and computers.
Plug in and turn on modem. Wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
Turn on the router and wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
Turn on computers and rest of network.
Try setting up with a PC or laptop and web browser? https://kb.netgear.com/22697/How-do-I-install-my-NETGEAR-router-using-the-router-web-interface
PeteRimkus
Jun 30, 2025Aspirant
Hello,
Since you asked…
- Cable modem is Hitron Technologies EN2251 (provided by Spectrum).
- Firmware is 1.0.1.74
- I had been using late same sequence for shutting down and restarting.
but … the GOOD news is that with a new CAT 6 cable I’m now connected! Thanks for suggesting something I should have considered sooner.
Once I was able to get to the internet, routerlogin.net suggested a firmware update to 1.0.1.90 … which just finished. 
it looks like I’m good to go. Thanks again for making my try another cable.
- FURRYe38Jun 30, 2025Guru - Experienced UserGlad 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. 📡