R7200 no wifi

[Frmnk571]

My unit stopped sending out a Wi-Fi signal. The Wi-Fi lights do not light up, but the wired ethernet connections do work. They want me to pay $90 for 6 months subscription, instead of sending me a new router. I can get another router from the store for less than that. Anyone else having this issue? I am within 1yr of the purchase date also!!

[antinode]

> R7200 no wifi

> Model: AC2100|Nighthawk AC2100 Smart WiFi Router

   Which model is it?  Look for "Model" on the product label.

> [...] The Wi-Fi lights do not light up, [...]

      https://community.netgear.com/t5/x/x/m-p/2007992

[Frmnk571]

Ac2100 smart Wi-Fi router, model r7200

[plemans]

Have you tried pushing the wifi on/off button and holding it for 2 seconds? It wouldn't be the first time it was hit and disabled wifi. 

[Frmnk571]

I did not know there was a Wi-Fi on/off button. The tech support on the phone should have had me check that before trying to sell me a service. But the 2 white lights on the right are lit up. After walking away my phone connected.

[michaelkenward]

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@Frmnk571 wrote:
I did not know there was a Wi-Fi on/off button.

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It is a well hidden "feature" of Netgear stuff that the wifi LEDs double as switches. From reports here, cats seem to be good at turning off wifi.