If the Netgear router is not broadcasting a wireless signal, refer to the simple instructions provided on this web page.
Check if you can access the internet with a wired connection.
After turning off the Wireless feature, establish a connection between your computer and your wireless router directly using an Ethernet cable.
Reboot both your modem and the wireless router.
If you access the internet with a wired connection, enable the Wi-Fi feature using the Wi-Fi button on the Netgear router.
Find the Wi-Fi button on the Netgear router and then hold it for two seconds.
If the wireless network connection is established, the WPS LED will be lit.
If the issue persists, proceed with the following instructions.
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Once you connect the Netgear router to the computer, open a web browser access the web-based management page of the Netgear router using its default IP address.
When prompted, enter the correct username and password of the Netgear router.
Once you click the Basic tab, select the Wireless option on the left panel.
Navigate to the Wireless Network section, choose your desired channel from the Channel drop-down menu, and click the Apply button.
Check if the ‘Netgear router not broadcasting wireless signal’ problem is resolved.
If not, the connection between the computer and the Netgear router must be secure.
Power cycle your modem. Download and install the most recent version of the firmware of the Netgear router.
Make sure to upgrade the Netgear router’s firmware manually by following the on-screen instructions.
Finally, perform a factory reset on the Netgear router.
To factory reset the Netgear router, hold the Restore Factory Settings or Reset button for not more than 7 seconds.
Use the default credentials to access the web-based management page of the Netgear router and configure the settings correctly.
