C6300v2 WiFi On but not discovered by devices

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My Netgear model C6300v2 cable modem worked fine on WiFi for approximately six months then suddenly devices could not see the broadcast WiFi NETGEAR68 WiFi channels. After verifing setup through the Netgear genie, researching serveral dicusssions here and elsewhere I used the reset button and all was well. Not sure if anyone else has experienced this issue or if it will repeat. But it was a relative simple fix.

Firmware: V1.03.06

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&gt; [...] I used the reset button and all was well. [...]&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Before applying the nuclear option, some basic investigation mighthelp.&nbsp; Buying a new car is one way to solve a flat-tire problem, too.&nbsp;&gt; [...] devices could not see the broadcast WiFi NETGEAR68 WiFi channels[...]&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Not a complete problem description.&nbsp; The LED indicators on thesedevices exist for a reason.&nbsp; As does the product documentation.&nbsp;&gt; [...] researching serveral dicusssions here and elsewhere [...]&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Thanks for the helpful links.&nbsp;&gt; [...] But it was a relative simple fix.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Not as painless as some other possibilities.&nbsp; For a less brutalapproach to the problem:&nbsp;&nbsp; Visit http://netgear.com/support , put in your model number, and lookfor Documentation.&nbsp; Get the User Manual.&nbsp; Read.&nbsp; Look for the LED andbutton descriptions and "Troubleshoot".&nbsp; Pay particular attention to the"WiFi On/Off button with LED".&nbsp; Is it lit?&nbsp; Did you press it?&nbsp; (Furtherreading might be helpful, too.)

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C6300v2 WiFi On but not discovered by devices

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