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Why is router not being recognized anymore?

When I try to connect it says unidentified network and when I troubleshoot I get a local area connection doesn't have a valid ip prompt. Was working fine, I left and came back home and it wasn't working?

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If you look closely at the rear panel of your router you will find a little hole close to the Internet cable connector. Turn the power on and using a pin that will fit the hole, gently press the reset button of the router which is mounted in the internal board. This process will reset the router back to its original factory settings.
This process should solve your issues.
Good luck!

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Try to reset the router. Pull the power plug, wait a few seconds and turn it back in. Most of the time this will help.

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