Netgear Nighthawk X6S is a tri-band WiFi router which you can use to stream live games and scroll social media with no interruption.
You can easily setup the Nighthawk WiFi router by connecting it to the home modem via Ethernet cable and adjusting the settings from the Nighthawk login interface.
The interface also helps you to update the firmware version. But here, we will solve a technical issue. The issue is Nighthawk X6S router is not flashing power light during updating the firmware.
Let’s see reasons of the problem and how to solve it, in below given sections.
The power light blinks on the router when you power it on and it flashes or when router is on update. There can be multiple reasons behind router is not showing the update status light which is power light. Let’s have a look at reasons why router is behaving like this.
These are some possible reasons why your router is not flashing the power light while updating firmware.
Now, let’s see how you can solve the problem and make sure that the update is in progress or not given in the next section.
There are five solutions that you can use to dispel the mentioned ‘Netgear Nighthawk X6S router not flashing power light during Netgear firmware update problem.
The damaged power wall socket which you are using to supply electricity to the router can cause the mentioned problem. So, you have to check that the socket is in good condition. You must fix the socket by calling electrician if you find any damage.
The firmware update process can stop if you turn off the router or computer during the update. So, don’t turn off the router system or desktop.
You must check that any of the cables connected to the router like Ethernet cable or power cord. If you find any cut on the any cable that is interrupting the network connection, then you have to replace the cable with a new one quickly.
After downloading and installing the new firmware version update, the router reboots itself. So, in this case, the power light will turned off and turned on after the restart. You can wait for 10-15 minutes, while it is updating the router system.
In the interface which you have accessed through routerlogin.net or IP address 192.168.1.1, you must select the latest version update. If you have selected older version then, stop the downloading and upload the latest one.
Here in this blog, you read reasons behind Netgear Nighthawk X6S Gives no flashing power light during firmware Update. We have provided solutions and tips that help you to solve the mentioned problem easily. These tips are checking power, replacing the damaged cables, updating with latest version.
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