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JE0251's avatar
JE0251
Aspirant
Jan 12, 2021

Nighthawk R8000 WR cannot log into router over wifi.

Having this issue on two devices since I updated the firmware 1/12/2021:  Windows 10 desktop and LG 8x Android cell phone.

 

Both are telling me that I am not connected to the router wifi.  As I am connected to the R8000 wifi and have access to the internet.

 

I cannot ping 192.168.1.1 or access using routerlogin.net. I've reset the router, holding the reset button for 7 seconds and did the hold the reset button for 30 seconds, turn off the unit holding the reser button 30 seconds, and power the unit back up holding the reset button for 30 seconds.  Nothing worked.

 

All my home devices are connected and worling.  Just no access to the router.

 

I did just remove McAfee Virus software from my desktop but it wasn;t on my cell phone.

 

Please someone who has the answer

7 Replies

  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User

    What firmware version did you install?

    What modem/gateway is it connected to? 

    • JE0251's avatar
      JE0251
      Aspirant

      I did not write down the firmware version.  It's an Arris DG3270 from WOW.

       

      What I don't understand is that it does not recognize that I am on the Nighthawk wireless routers WIFI.  Keeps asking me to connect to the routers WIFI???????