How To Fix Netgear Router Is ON But No Wifi?

The Netgear router is on but no WiFi connection problems are common in Netgear routers. When there is no Wi-Fi connection on your Netgear router (though it is turned on), pressing down the Wi-Fi button for two seconds will simply rectify the problem. If the problem persists, restart your router and check the connection between the router and modem. For detailed instructions to troubleshoot your router, follow the steps mentioned below.

Solution 1: Enable Wi-Fi radios on the web interface

First, connect your router to the Windows computer using a standard Ethernet cable.

Next, open the default browser on your computer and enter the router’s IP address in the browser’s address bar.

Once entered, press the Enter key to access the router’s login portal.

To identify your router’s IP address, click the Start menu and type ‘cmd’ in the search panel.

From the search result, double-click the Command Prompt app and select the Run as administrator option.

In the Command Prompt window, type ‘ipconfig’ and press the Enter key.

Navigate to the Default Gateway section and identify your router’s IP address.

Use this IP address to access the router’s login portal.

On the router’s login portal, enter the login credentials in the required fields to open the router’s settings page.

Click the Advanced tab on the router’s settings page and select the Advanced Setup option.

Click on Wireless Settings and select the Enable Wireless Router radio button in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz sections.

If necessary, change the wireless network name and password.

Click the Apply button and check if you could detect the Wi-Fi connection.

If the problem remains unsolved, move on to the next solution.

Solution 2: Test network connectivity with ping

On your Windows computer, open the Command Prompt app.
In the Command Prompt window, type ‘ping IP_address’ and press the Enter key (enter your router’s IP address in place of IP_address).
Now, the network connectivity will be tested automatically by your computer.
If you are using a Mac computer, open Finder and go to the Applications folder.
Click on Utilities and select the Terminal icon to launch the Terminal app.
In the Terminal window, type the Ping command to test your network connectivity.

Solution 3: Factory reset your Netgear router

This method should be executed only if the previous troubleshooting methods fail to fix Netgear router is ON but no WiFi connection problems on your Netgear router.
Ensure that the router is turned on.
Locate the Reset button. Usually, it will be located at the router’s backside.
Use a paper clip to press the Reset button and you have to hold it for a few seconds or until the lights flash.
Once you have restored the router settings to factory defaults, reconfigure the basic network settings on the router’s settings page.