I have a Netgear 54 mbps wireless router WGR614 that isn't working right any more. The power light doesn't light even though it's plugged into the adapter and the adapter is securely plugged into a power strip. All that is plugged into the Netgear is the power adapter and nothing lights up except for the 1 2 3 4 (which shouldn't be because there's no cord plugged into there in the back) and the number 3 is a yellow/orange color while the rest is green. It was also very hot, I'm hoping someone can help me fix it.
Thanks.
2007-09-03 13:15:18 · 8 answers · asked by Bug 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
First of all I been a tech for 13 years I own my own computer consulting firm. for home users that is all I recomend to customers I can not tell you how many dead linksys routers I have delt with. Netgear Bufflo and SMC , Trend Net and for the MAC users I really like the Airports they make a great router. The only reason most people chose linksys routers is because they have not used any other type of router and it has the Cisco name on it for business users I use cisco routers not linksys. but to answer the question about the negear router yes if it is not getting any power to it then I would look into replacing it with another Netgear router they are one of the most user freindly routers to use. I have my same one now for 5 years still works fine.
I am also a Netgear partner and their support is way better then support I get with linksys.
2007-09-07 13:14:20 · answer #1 · answered by dunkin17325 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the router isn't working, it would probably cost you more to try to fix it than to get a new one.
As for your computer running hot - a desktop should have the fans checked and for a laptop, a cooler is nice. I recently picked up an Antec cooler for $9.99 (after rebates).
2007-09-03 13:33:07 · answer #2 · answered by TheHumbleOne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NetGear I believe is the worst brand of wireless gear to buy, there is probably no way to fix it. Please if you can take it back and get Linksys, that is the best brand to purchase for wireless routing. Everyone I hear about who has NetGear is never satisfied with their product! I am sorry I couldn't help about the fixing part, but I hoped I helped!
2007-09-03 13:20:09 · answer #3 · answered by Lawrence 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have a netgear router and it ALWAYS goes out....you should prob just but a new one, but i always turn my computer off then unplug the router for a minute then plug it back in and turn the computer on. works everytime on mine but its a pain.
2007-09-03 13:26:54 · answer #4 · answered by tklorx8 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Type in 192.168.0.1 Into your address bar on your browser.. Since you have said that the router password is still at the default.. Then this is your details Username: admin Password: password (Dont worry, its safe for me to post that on here) Once you are logged in, on the left hand side click on "Set Passwords" and then its easy.
2016-05-20 22:08:51 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not too familiar with the WGR614... but, you may find a re-set button on it... hold that for 30 secs... and try it..
if that dont work... you'll have to get a new one.
2007-09-03 13:20:37 · answer #6 · answered by bl00dsuckr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
-yes i think you do can fix it by resetting it to its defaults,the reset button is on the back in a little hole,get something tiny put it in and hold it for 20 to 30 seconds,and that's all,
sorry for my english ,it isnt that good...
2007-09-03 13:26:56 · answer #7 · answered by JohnCena 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no fixing this, you need a new one.
2007-09-03 13:18:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋