How to Fix Netgear Router Not Broadcasting WiFi or Won't Turn On?

Netgear router not broadcasting WiFi may leave you a bit annoyed especially when you need a seamless internet connection for sending files or documents. In an ideal scenario, there could be a variety of reasons that can be attributed to the Netgear router not broadcasting WiFi problems ranging from sustained interference to hardware damage. I also got stuck up in a similar situation, to find a solution for which I did comprehensive research after which I ended up finding a few feasible solutions.

Here Are a Few Feasible Solutions That I Share for the Netgear Router, Not Broadcasting WiFi Problems.

Fixing the Interference   

It is pretty common that any object may have been placed on top of your Netgear router thereby hindering the WiFi signal to be received. This problem of interference can be fixed simply by keeping your Netgear router in an open, dust-free, and ventilated area. Also, please remove any objects that may be surrounding or kept over the Netgear router.

Disconnecting Redundant Devices and Causing The Router to Work Efficiently

There may have been a scenario where too many devices have been paired up with your Netgear router. The ideal way to deal with this is to disconnect all such devices that are not in use to relieve the Netgear router as the connected device not used may also be consuming substantial resources of your Netgear router.

Installing Updates For Your Netgear Router

Quite often WiFi users don’t update their routers which may simply cause their Netgear router to destabilize. Hence it is strongly recommended that as a Netgear router not broadcasting WiFi user you must look for any pending updates and must install the same for better performance of your Netgear router.

To update your Netgear router follow the steps mentioned below.

Step 1 - Open the Network Settings by clicking on the start button and by opening Network & Internet

Step 2 - Now choose Advanced Network Settings.

Step 3 - Then hop on to the Firmware Update tab

Step 4 - Look for any pending updates and click on the Update button to initiate updating your Netgear router.

By Implementing the 30-30-30 Method to Restart your Netgear Router

The 30-30 method is all about executing the sequential check-up in 30 seconds time slot.

Step 1 - First ensure that your Netgear router is in running mode. This can be done by checking its lights.

Step 2 - Now long press the reset button for 30 seconds.  

Step 3 - Now when the reset button is being pressed, just unplug your router simultaneously.

Step 4 - Then press the reset button for further 30 seconds and plug the power cable into the Netgear router.

Step 5 - Now when you have plugged the cable into the Netgear router, hold the reset button for another 30 seconds and then release the reset button.

  •  Suraj Singh
  •  Last Update: 18 Feb 2024

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