How to initiate the RMA process for Wireless Routers

[Retired_Member]

Hello,

I would like some help with the RMA process.

I still have a router under hardware warranty that has started to fail on me. I have tried all the support items and nothing solves it.

Every single time I started a support request, they shut it down simply stating that they recommend I purchase their GearHead Premium Services. 

I explicitly requested RMA process information.

What has happened to the awesome Netgear support? It doesn't even seem that whoever responds to the tickets reads the actual customer request.

Thanks for any help.

[Retired_Member · Accepted solution]

Solved, support got in touch with me.

[Retired_Member · Accepted solution]

Solved, support got in touch with me.

[buddy_t]

I requested an RMA also see below, I clearly did not ask for support!  I am concerned that they can't or don't want to read and understand basic English!  

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Review Ticket History – Case #26916285

Summary: 

R7000 - WAN Port stopped working

Status:  

Closed

Communication History:  

Online Comment 5/25/2016 2:42 AM WAN Port stopped functioning today, performed a loop back test as shown on this site and it does not show connected. I placed my old Netgear WNDR3700 in its place and it functions correctly request an RMA!

NETGEAR Support 5/25/2016 2:59 AM Hi Sheldon, Thank you for taking the time to contact us at NETGEAR Email support. Your R7000 warranty details are as follows: •Purchase date: November 10, 2015 •Basic technical support (from purchase date): 90 days •Hardware warranty (from purchase date): 1 year Based on the product registration, your device is no longer eligible for the 90 days free technical software support assistance from a support expert. Please be informed that we have other support options available for you based on your support warranty: •Self-help web articles http://support.netgear.com/product/R7000 •NETGEAR Forums https://community.netgear.com/ Aside from the above free options, I highly recommend our GearHead Premium Services which will entitle you to phone support for this issue and in addition you also get unlimited support for all your other home networking devices. For more information, you may visit the GearHead website at http://gearhead.netgear.com. Thank you for choosing NETGEAR and have a great day! Regards, Farly Expert ID: 46452 NETGEAR Support Expert

This case has already been closed, please log a new support request if you require further help

[ElaineM]

@buddy_t I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you.

One of our support team will reach out to you to resolve your concern.

[buddy_t]

That is fine. He tried to call this morning but it is a private number so it was blocked. He did not leave a number to call back.

[buddy_t]

So do you have a phone number I can return the call?

[ElaineM]

@buddy_t When is the best time to reach you?

I'll have them call you.

[buddy_t]

I talked to them now, thank you so much, private numbers don't ring on my cell phone.

[ElaineM]

You're very welcome!

Let me know if you need further assistance.

[buddy_t]

I am really not being picky, I received the replacement one and tried to register it online, and it says already registered.  I assume I am not supposed to register the replacement, since it is refurbished from someone else?  It is working well so far. Thank you.

Buddy

[ElaineM]

Your new Serial Number has been registered already under your account.