The issue of ‘Router does not turn on’ leads to a connection problem on your smart devices. You cannot connect to the wired or wireless network until the router does not turn on. If you have connected your Netgear Nighthawk router into an electric power outlet, but still you not find any indications on your router that it is working, then follow the below-mentioned tips in the post.

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Netgear Nighthawk routers deliver a lightning wireless connectivity with bandwidth ranges 2.4GHz and 5GHz. However, if you have not connected the Netgear Nighthawk router properly to the power outlet or your Netgear router firmware is outdated, then you might struggle with the ‘Router does not turn on’ issue.

If you have ever noticed, Netgear Nighthawk routers are driven through AC/DC power adapters which are available itself into the box. So, if you are getting a problem in powering on the Nighthawk router, then you should try the below-mentioned solutions. You will definitely able to fix it up with these handy steps.

Test Your Electric Power Outlet

If no power LED blinks or flash on the front of your Netgear router, then it means your router device is not receiving the proper electric power supply. You have to check the electric power outlet to which the device is connected. If it is not connected properly, then connect and try turning on again.

If it is still not powered on, then it means there is some issue with the electric socket. Try to plug it into any other electric power outlet and see that either the Nighthawk router is receiving the power or not. If still the issue persists, then try to change the router power adapter.

Check your Netgear Router Power Adapter

Most of the Netgear Nighthawk router is powered with 12V DC, 2.5A power adapters. If you are using the power adapter that you received within the box and find the problem in turning on your Netgear router, then try to replace the power adapter or check if it is under warranty.

However, if you are using any compatible or spurious power adapter with your Nighthawk router, then the router might not be able to get turned on. On the other hand, if the power adapter is running OK, but still you are facing the problem then get the device checked from your nearest service center.

Reset Your Netgear Nighthawk Router

When you reset the Nighthawk router, all the settings will set back to default factory settings. This feature is meant for fixing the hardware issues of your Nighthawk router. For Netgear router reset, press and release the reset button. As you release the reset button, the Nighthawk router will reset back to factory settings. Once the router reset, try to reconfigure it back with the help of the Netgear Nighthawk app.

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