Why is My Nighthawk X6 R7850 Wireless OFF? What to Do?

Ever since December started, we have been receiving various complaints from users. They are experiencing the Netgear Nighthawk X6 R7850 wireless router OFF issue and are not able to figure out the perfect solution to troubleshoot it. In case you are amongst them, it is recommended that you pay attention to the solutions given in this blog.

However, before that, give a simple restart a try. Chances are that this is all your WiFi router needs to start functioning well again. Taking this into consideration, you should press the power button on the WiFi router OFF and ON. Now, check whether the issue at hand has been fixed. Got no luck? You will have to read the solutions given below after all.

Why is My Netgear Nighthawk X6 R7850 Router OFF?

We did not want to interrupt, but right before reading the solutions, you need to become acquainted with the several reasons that can answer the “Why is my Nighthawk X6 R7850 wireless router OFF?” question. Here are the reasons that we are talking about:

• The socket that has been given the duty to supply power to the router is damaged.
• You have not tightly connected the power cord to the port of the router.

Now, you should read the topmost solutions mentioned in this blog post. By the time, you have reached the last one; you will be able to get your networking device on track.

How to Fix Nighthawk X6 R7850 Router Not ON Issue?

1. Call Up an Electrician

As mentioned above, one of the many reasons why the Netgear Nighthawk X6 R7850 wireless router OFF issue is bothering you is due to a damaged wall socket. To get it repaired, you should consider calling up an electrician at home and requesting him to do the same. In case your electrician says that the wall socket is beyond repair, then you ought to plug the wireless router into another wall socket.

Just make sure that this wall socket is located in the same room where the existing modem is placed. We are saying this so that you do not experience connectivity issues in the future.

Once you have implemented this troubleshooting solution, check whether the issue has been fixed. Still facing it? Do not lose hope. We have a few more solutions that can help you. Given this, you should continue reading this blog post.

2. Use a New Power Cord

Not all Netgear wireless routers come with a power cord. However, Netgear Nighthawk X6 R7850 comes with one. Check whether it is damaged or not. Is it? Does it have cuts? If the cuts are minute, then all you need to do is, tape up the cable. To do so, you need to put an electrical cable to use. See whether this helps you to resolve the Netgear Nighthawk X6 R7850 wireless router OFF issue.

In case it does not, then it seems that the issue is much bigger than we thought. In view of this, why don’t you consider getting a new power cord? Does it sound reasonable to you?

3. Reset the R7850 Router

Considering this troubleshooting solution is being read by you, it can only mean one thing, i.e. you are still experiencing the Netgear Nighthawk R7850 wireless router OFF issue. To fix it once and for all, resetting the wireless router is the key. Resetting your router means, all its customized settings will go back to the default mode. Do you feel like it is worth a shot? If yes, then read these instructions:

Locate the reset button on the side or back panel of your Netgear X6 R7850 wireless router. Once you find it, press it, specifically with a pointy object.

To be specific, you can use a paper clip or an oil pin. However, do not use the tip of a pen as it is said by experts that it is not the most reliable object to reset the device. Once you reset your device, set it up by using the right IP. Do not use 192.168.10.1 if its IP is 192.168.1.1.

Verdict

Once you have read all the troubleshooting tips mentioned in this blog, you will be able to troubleshoot the Netgear Nighthawk X6 R7850 wireless router OFF issue with ease.

Now, you can log in to your networking device and alter its settings to give it a personal touch. In case you are wondering which all settings can be changed, it is recommended that you walk through the information given in the product manual of your router. Starting from the info on the settings that can be changed, and steps to update router firmware, to the specifications of your router, you will find everything that you need to know.