NETGEAR Nighthawk RS300 - Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility; Test the LAN Path to Your Router

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Does the WiFi device that you are using find your WiFi network?
If not, check the WiFi LED on the router. If it is off, log in to the router web interface
and check if the WiFi radio is enabled or disabled.
If you disabled the router’s SSID broadcast, then your WiFi network is hidden and
does not display in your WiFi device’s scanning list. (By default, SSID broadcast is
enabled.)
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Is there another WiFi router, gateway, access point, or extender broadcasting the
same network name as your router?
Make sure that any other WiFi broadcast devices are either turned off or using a
different WiFi network name.
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Does your WiFi device support the security that you are using for your WiFi network
(WPA3, WPA2, or WPA)?
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If you want to view the WiFi settings for the router, use an Ethernet cable to connect
a computer to a LAN port on the router. Then log in to the router, and select BASIC
> Wireless. (Be sure to click the Apply button if you change settings.)
If your WiFi device finds your network but the signal strength is weak, check these
conditions:
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Is your router too far from your WiFi device or too close? Place your WiFi device near
the router but at least 6 feet (1.8 meters) away and see whether the signal strength
improves.
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Are objects between the router and your WiFi device blocking the WiFi signal? Install
your router as close to the center of your home as possible. Avoid installing the
router in your kitchen, basement, or under stairs. Kitchen appliances and obstructions
like walls or floors can create interference that impacts your WiFi performance.
Troubleshoot your network using
the ping utility
Most network devices and routers contain a ping utility that sends an echo request
packet to the designated device. The device then responds with an echo reply. You can
troubleshoot a network using the ping utility in your computer or workstation.
Test the LAN path to your router
You can ping the router from your computer to verify that the LAN path to your router
is set up correctly.
User Manual188Troubleshooting
Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS300, Model RS280