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Re: r7500 5ghz stopped working

chaufosho
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r7500 5ghz stopped working

hey guys

 

so i have the r7500 and when i first set it up it was working fine, firmware version 1.0.0.94 and today it suddenly dropped the 5ghz band, 2.4 is working fine, im not sure what is wrong. the 5ghz band isn't broadcasting or showing up, i've reset my router and settings but still no fix.

Model: R7500|Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router
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JamesGL
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Re: r7500 5ghz stopped working

Hi chaufosho,

 

1. Check the wireless settings under advanced and make sure that "enable router radio" is checked on 5Ghz.

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HiSpeed
Guide

Re: r7500 5ghz stopped working

Hi,

 

Are you sure there si no more 5GHz signal, I mean with a scan test from another machine (android tablet for example) ?

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chaufosho
Tutor

Re: r7500 5ghz stopped working

Yea tried on my phone, Computer, and tablet no 5ghz signal, the light on the router for the 5ghz isn't on either, tried all the settings on the net gear genie still no luck
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HiSpeed
Guide

Re: r7500 5ghz stopped working

That sounds not good to me, you've probably to ask a RMA...

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JamesGL
Master

Re: r7500 5ghz stopped working

Hi chaufosho,

 

1. Check the wireless settings under advanced and make sure that "enable router radio" is checked on 5Ghz.

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JamesGL
Master

Re: r7500 5ghz stopped working

Hi chaufosho,

 

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

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chaufosho
Tutor

Re: r7500 5ghz stopped working

i checked all that in advance setting, doing am RMA now

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chaufosho
Tutor

Re: r7500 5ghz stopped working

router radio is enable still not working

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JamesGL
Master

Re: r7500 5ghz stopped working

Hi chaufosho,  

 

Provide us an update once you receive the replacement unit.

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