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Re: Nighthawk M2 Screen won't turn on.

Powerbreed
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Nighthawk M2 Screen won't turn on.

I have i Nighthawk M2 that seems to be working fine but the screen won't turn.

I normally just check the screen to see how much data we have left for the month but it no longer displays the screen.

Blue light and the internet is working, so i guess im just checking if anyone else has had this issue.

Model: MR2100|Mobiler Router Nighthawk M2
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Nickam
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Re: Nighthawk M2 Screen won't turn on.

I have the same issue. It actually takes a long time to get a response. Sometimes i am just so annoyed and i simply remove the battery and restart it again. But i guess it hurts the device. Anyone know how to fix it?
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Blanca_O
NETGEAR Moderator

Re: Nighthawk M2 Screen won't turn on.

Hi @Powerbreed and @Nickam

 

Welcome to NETGEAR Community!

 

May we please know the device SKU (e.g. MR2100-xxxx)? This can be checked on the box of the product or on the barcode label. 

What is the firmware version? 

 

Kindly access router settings page, select Settings > Advanced Settings > Device and provide the following: 

- Screen Brightness: 

- Screen Lock (is it On or Off)

- Time Out (number of minutes)

- Set WiFi Info on Home (On or Off)

 

Regards,
Blanca
Community Team

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SharkM2
Aspirant

Re: Nighthawk M2 Screen won't turn on.

Yes, have the same problem.
Modem works but screen doesn't work.
Anyone have a solution?
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Rygar707
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Re: Nighthawk M2 Screen won't turn on.

I have the same problem. Unit working but can’t get screen to wake up. Anyone have a fix for this?
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Blanca_O
NETGEAR Moderator

Re: Nighthawk M2 Screen won't turn on.

Hi, All, 

 

We are looking into the issue. May we request for the following information: 

 

- Device SKU (e.g. MR2100-xxxx)

- Firmware version 

- ISP

 

Regards,
Blanca
Community Team

 

Message 6 of 22
Blanca_O
NETGEAR Moderator

Re: Nighthawk M2 Screen won't turn on.

Hi @Powerbreed @Nickam @SharkM2 @Rygar707

 

We’d greatly appreciate hearing your feedback letting us know if you need further assistance.

 

Regards,
Blanca
Community Team

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Trish_960
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Re: Nighthawk M2 Screen won't turn on.

I have the same issue. Screen won't display (although it doesn't always do this). Still connected to the internet. Blue light flashing. The only way to get the screen to display is to take out the battery.

Has this been resolved?

Model: MR2100|Mobiler Router Nighthawk M2
Message 8 of 22
Blanca_O
NETGEAR Moderator

Re: Nighthawk M2 Screen won't turn on.

Hi @Trish_960

 

We are currently looking into the issue. We would like to clarify which of the cases you have: 

 

[1] Is the LCD completely black even after rebooting? If so, this is most likely a connection issue. 

[2] The LCD is black and won’t respond to power button or "wake up" after running device for a long time. Then reboot will show “NETGEAR” logo and the LCD UI operates again. 

 

If it is the second condition, please provide the following information: 

- How long you've left the device on?

- How many clients are connected? What type of load you're putting the M2 through?

- We sent you a private message as well for additional information - FSN and IMEI number.

 

Looking forward to your response. 

 

Regards,
Blanca
Community Team

Message 9 of 22
Bellwood
Guide

Re: Nighthawk M2 Screen won't turn on.

I'm also experiencing the same thing - the modem has been on continuously for over 2 months, and now the screen is black and doesn't re-appear on pressing the power button (which is blinking blue) or the home button. However it is working perfectly as a modem. I have not yet taken the battery out because, well, it is working, so why risk losing my internet Also, my admin options do not include a "screen off" function, only a brightness control.

 

Has a solution been provided by Netgear?

Here are the details:

Model: MR 2100

Firmware: NTGX24_10.17.03.00

Modem Version: SDX24_10.25.00.01

GUI Version: MR2100-1TLAUS_04.02.151.00

PRI Version: 03.12
Firmware Build Date 2020/01/09

 

Thanks

Phil

Model: MR2100|Mobiler Router Nighthawk M2
Message 10 of 22
Whitey_2021
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Re: Nighthawk M2 Screen won't turn on.

Hi there,

 

I'm having this same issue and it's really annoying! Are these units not supposed to be left on all the time? Mine is and I'm having to reboot it more and more.

Firmware version NTGX24_10.17.10.00

SKU MR2100-1TLAUS

ISP Telstra

We bought this unit in September 2020 so didn't anticipate it playing up this soon so any help would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance 🐵

Model: MR2100|Mobiler Router Nighthawk M2
Message 11 of 22
ArodiD
NETGEAR Expert

Re: Nighthawk M2 Screen won't turn on.

Hi All,

 

We are looking into this issue.  Can you please PM your contact details so that we can work with you to find out the root cause?

 

Regards,

 

Arodi

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HawkPhil
Aspirant

Re: Nighthawk M2 Screen won't turn on.

I have the same problem. Please let me know what the solution is.

Model: MR2100|Mobiler Router Nighthawk M2
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Bellwood
Guide

Re: Nighthawk M2 Screen won't turn on.

In reply to those who have asked what was the resolution (latest being @HawkPhil), in my case the screen re-appeared on re-booting (taking the battery out and putting it back in),  It hasn't happened again.

 

(I was reluctant at first to remove the battery because the unit can spend a long time searching for a signal (via a Yagi antenna) in my marginal reception area. And despite some advice against it, I keep the battery in there so the connection survives fairly common power interruptions we experience in a forested rural area. The software (usually) automatically maintains the battery at about 65% charge while on power.) 

Model: MR2100|Mobiler Router Nighthawk M2
Message 14 of 22
HawkPhil
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Re: Nighthawk M2 Screen won't turn on.

Thanks Bellwood, that has worked.

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Bill987
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Re: Nighthawk M2 Screen won't turn on.

Have the same issue.  
remove the battery to reset.  
Seems to happen when device is in battery prolonging mode. 
fsn.  65320CNV00417

Model: MR2100|Mobiler Router Nighthawk M2
Message 16 of 22
MCVP
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Re: Nighthawk M2 Screen won't turn on.

The LCD screen is not working and I have taken battery out to reboot with no result.

Model: MR2100|Mobiler Router Nighthawk M2
Message 17 of 22
ArodiD
NETGEAR Expert

Re: Nighthawk M2 Screen won't turn on.

Please send your IMEI to netgearstoreau@netgear.com with reference to this issue
Message 18 of 22
MCVP
Aspirant

Re: Nighthawk M2 Screen won't turn on.

Hi Thank you for replying the screen is now working.

 

 

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Vdrane
Aspirant

Re: Nighthawk M2 Screen won't turn on.

Box won’t stay on or go past netgear logo when turning on when I have a SIM card in it. Any help please. Do I need a new battery? I have it connected to the power supply.
Model: A7000|Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi USB Adapter - USB 3.0
Message 20 of 22
Bellwood
Guide

Re: Nighthawk M2 Screen won't turn on.

Can you try with a different SIM card? That will eliminate the faulty SIM possibility. 

Message 21 of 22
Trish_960
Initiate

Re: Nighthawk M2 Screen won't turn on.

Thanks for your help. I took the battery out & when I put it back I haven't had any further problems.

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