Netgear R8300 User Manual - Page 176
Quick Tips, Sequence to Restart Your Network, Check Ethernet Cable Connections, Network Settings
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Nighthawk X8 AC5000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Quick Tips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems. Sequence to Restart Your Network When you restart your network, follow this sequence: 1. Turn off and unplug the modem. 2. Turn off the router. 3. Plug in the modem and turn it on. Wait two minutes. 4. Turn on the router and wait two minutes. Check Ethernet Cable Connections If your device does not power on, make sure that the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in. The Internet LED on the router is lit if the Ethernet cable connecting the router and the modem is plugged in securely and the modem and router are turned on. If one or more powered-on computers are connected to the router by an Ethernet cable, the corresponding numbered router LAN port LED lights. Network Settings Make sure that the network settings of the computer are correct. Wired and wirelessly connected computers must use network (IP) addresses on the same network as the router. The simplest way to do this is to configure each computer to obtain an IP address automatically using DHCP. Some cable modem service providers require you to use the MAC address of the computer initially registered on the account. You can view the MAC address on the Attached Devices page. WiFi Settings Make sure that the WiFi settings in the computer and router match exactly. The WiFi network name (SSID) and WiFi security settings of the router and the computer or WiFi-capable device must match exactly. If you set up an access list on the Wireless Settings page, you must add each computer or WiFi device's MAC address to the router's access list. Troubleshoot With the LEDs By default, the router is set with standard LED settings. If you turned off the LEDs except the Power LED, you must return the LEDs to their standard settings for troubleshooting. Pressing the LED button on the front panel of the router turns the LEDs on and off. Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered On After you turn on power to the router, verify that the following sequence of events occurs: Troubleshooting 176