Fixes: Mesh MR60 not Connecting Correctly After Internet Outage

The Mesh MR60 is one of the finest Netgear Nighthawk mesh systems. But, one of the real technical issue users come across is “Nighthawk MR60 not connecting correctly after internet outage”. From the explanation of the user, the router is showing blue light that means the device is broadcasting the internet.

So, it could be possible the problem is with the satellites not router. Let’s solve it by finding the causing factors and solutions

Reasons: Mesh MR60 Not Connecting Correctly

• The satellites are not connected to the main router
• Router is providing the signals but can’t broadcast them to the satellites, because of the distance.
• The satellites are placed on non-optimal location in the house.
• Electromagnetic waves are interfering the device connection.
• Satellites want a firmware update.

Solutions: Mesh MR60 Not Connecting Correctly After Internet Outage

Restart or Power Cycle Your Satellites

Restarting your satellites will refresh the connection between MR60 router and its satellites, which might resolve the issue. To restart the devices, you just have to cut the power and supply it again. To do that, you have two ways: press power button twice or unplug the power cord and plug it again in the wall socket.

Make Sure Connection Between Router and Satellites

The main router and satellite connection can be established through the Nighthawk app or WPS button or interface or ethernet backhaul method. So, if the WPS failed you can use any other methods to connect device. After WPS method, try accessing Netgear MR60 login via Nighthawk app in your phone to establish the link again.

Choose Optimal Location for Your Satellites

The optimal location means the spot lies between the dead zones and main router. So, make sure that the devices are placed at the optimal spot in your house. Also, it is advisable that your networking devices must be plugged in far from the electronic devices like microwave ovens or cordless phones.

Update MR60 Router and Satellites

You can update the router and satellite firmware from Nighthawk app as well as web-based interface on your computer. On the app, you just have to select the device which you want to update and then set it to update automatically.

But in interface, you have to download the latest firmware file from the official website and paste it in the interface’s Firmware tab. To install, you have to click on install button. It will take around 5-10 minutes and then device will restart itself.

Reset Your MR60 Satellites

The last option to fix “the Mesh MR60 not connecting correctly after internet outage” is resetting the device. To reset there is a pinhole button given and labeled ‘reset’ at the back of the device. Use the pin or pen to press and hold it for just 10 seconds. The reset process can take up to 10 minutes so never the switch it off until the device restarts.

Then you can re-do Nighthawk MR60 mesh WiFi setup with the help of the web interface or WPS or Nighthawk app.

Wrapping Up

Hope, you have found the reason behind the problem “Mesh MR60 not connecting correctly after internet outage” and solved it with the help of above given solutions. If still you are facing this issue, you can reach to our experts by chatting or emailing your exact problem.