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my asus ax86u router is getting really hot to the touch, is this normal or should i be worried?
Yeah, routers can get warm, but excessive heat is a problem. They have a specific operating range. First, check the environment. The operating temperature must…
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can i use generic cleaning sheets for my canon mg3620 paper feed roller?
The Canon PIXMA MG3620 utilizes a friction-based paper feed system where rubber rollers grip the top sheet of paper to pull it into the print engine. Over time…
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just got an asus rt-ax86u, where do i find the default wifi password? it's not on the sticker.
The default network has no password initially. Connect first, then set one up. Find the default Wi-Fi Name (SSID) on the product label on the back of the route…
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setting up my new asus rt-ax86u, the web page at router.asus.com won't load. what am i doing wrong?
You're likely not connected to the router's network, or the modem setup isn't complete. Let's go step-by-step. First, prepare your modem. Unplug its power cabl…
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canon pixma mg3620 keeps flashing its alarm lamp, what's that mean?
The flashing orange Alarm lamp on the Canon PIXMA MG3620 is a visual telemetry system used to communicate specific hardware or software errors when the onboard…
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how do you clean the inside of a canon pixma mg3620? it's smudging the backs of my pages
The smudging on the back of your pages is caused by an accumulation of waste ink and paper dust on the bottom plate (the internal platen) of the Canon PIXMA MG…
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my asus rt-ax86u router keeps dropping wifi signal, especially on the 5ghz band, anyone know why?
The most likely cause is signal interference or poor placement. The router is too close to other electronics or in a bad spot. Move the router to a central loc…
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canon mg3620 power light is on but it won't print anything from my computer
This issue typically manifests as a "Communication Error" or a "Printer Offline" status in Windows or macOS, despite the power light being solid. Because the p…
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canon pixma mg3620 paper isn't feeding right, keeps jamming or misfeeding
The Canon PIXMA MG3620 utilizes a friction-based pickup system where rubber rollers grip the top sheet of paper to pull it into the print carriage path. Over t…
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my canon pixma mg3620 is printing with faded colors and missing lines, how do i fix this?
The presence of faded colors and horizontal white streaks (missing lines) on the Canon PIXMA MG3620 is almost always a result of dried ink deposits obstructing…
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where's the wps button on the asus rt-ax86u? i can't find it to connect my printer.
The WPS button is on the front panel of the RT-AX86U, directly below the corresponding WPS LED. Locate the vertical row of status LEDs on the front of the rout…
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just got an asus rt-ax86u, how do i connect my phone to set it up without a computer?
You can set it up entirely with your phone using the ASUS Router app. First, plug in the router and turn it on. Then, on your phone, go to your Wi-Fi settings.…
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my asus rt-ax86u 5ghz led is off but the 2.4ghz one is on, is the 5ghz band broken?
The 5GHz wireless radio is likely disabled, either manually or by a settings reset. It is not necessarily broken. First, check the LED on/off button. Press the…
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can i use the asus rt-ax86u with a dsl modem? i have at&t u-verse.
The ASUS RT-AX86U is a standalone wireless router, not a modem. Because AT&T U-verse delivers internet via a DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) or Fiber connection,…
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asus rt-ax86u setup page at router.asus.com won't load on my laptop, what do i do?
Yeah, this one's common. Your laptop isn't properly connected to the router's network, or there's a browser cache issue. First, check your physical connection.…
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is it bad to put my linksys velop in the garage? it gets pretty cold.
DIAGNOSISPlacing your Linksys Velop MX5300 node in an unheated garage is a significant risk if temperatures there approach or drop below freezing. The router's…
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my asus rt-ax86u wifi signal is really weak in my bedroom, what am i doing wrong?
The weak signal in your bedroom is likely caused by a combination of "RF shadowing" and frequency attenuation. The ASUS RT-AX86U is a powerful router, but WiFi…
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linksys velop keeps disconnecting my smart tv, how do i check the connection strength?
DIAGNOSISYour Velop system is likely dropping the TV connection due to a weak or unstable Wi-Fi signal, interference from other networks or devices, or the TV'…
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my linksys velop's light is solid purple, i can't get it to connect during setup.
A solid purple light on the Linksys Velop MX5300 indicates that the node is in "Setup Mode." While this is technically a normal state for a new device, a persi…
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can i plug a usb hard drive into my linksys velop to share files?
Your Linksys Velop MX5300 has a USB 3.0 port designed for basic network-attached storage (NAS) functionality. It allows you to plug in a USB hard drive or flas…
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how do i factory reset my linksys velop? the app isn't working.
The Linksys app is not functioning, preventing a software-initiated factory reset. This requires a manual hardware reset using the physical button on the Velop…
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my linksys velop mx5300 light is blinking red, what does that mean and how do i fix it?
A blinking red light on your Linksys Velop MX5300 node indicates a failure to establish a connection. This means the node is powered on but cannot join your me…
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can i use glossy photo paper in my hp laserjet m234dwe?
The HP LaserJet Pro MFP M234dwe is a laser printer, which operates fundamentally differently than an inkjet. While an inkjet sprays liquid ink onto the surface…
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hp smart app won't find my m234dwe during setup. it's plugged in and turned on.
The HP LaserJet Pro MFP M234dwe is likely suffering from a "handshake failure" between the printer's internal network card and the HP Smart app. This happens b…
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how do i do a full factory reset on my hp laserjet m234dwe? need to wipe all settings.
The HP LaserJet Pro MFP M234dwe is a "cloud-connected" device, meaning many of its settings are tied to the HP+ service and the HP Smart account. When users ex…
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my hp m234dwe printer says 'cartridge problem' and won't print at all. using third-party toner.
The "Cartridge Problem" error on the HP LaserJet Pro MFP M234dwe is almost always a firmware-level enforcement of the HP+ ecosystem. This specific model is des…
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trying to set up my new hp m234dwe with wps but it's not connecting. wireless light just keeps blinking.
The failure of the HP LaserJet Pro MFP M234dwe to connect via Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is typically caused by a "handshake timeout" or a frequency mismatch …
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hp laserjet pro m234dwe printing with weird streaks and smears all over the page
Vertical streaks, horizontal bands, or random smears on the HP LaserJet Pro MFP M234dwe are typically caused by a failure in the imaging process, specifically …
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hp m234dwe keeps saying it's offline and won't print wirelessly after i moved my router. what gives?
The HP LaserJet Pro MFP M234dwe relies on a persistent handshake with your router via the 2.4GHz wireless band. When you move your router, you aren't just chan…
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my hp laserjet m234dwe won't pick up any paper, just makes a grinding noise. help?
The grinding noise combined with a failure to pick up paper on the HP LaserJet Pro MFP M234dwe typically indicates a mechanical struggle where the pickup rolle…
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canon pixma mg3620 wireless setup is a pain, i never got the cloud printing email to register. what gives?
The failure to receive the Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing registration email is typically caused by a handshake failure between the MG3620's internal network inte…
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can i clean the glass scanner part on my mg3620? it has fingerprints and dust.
Fingerprints and dust on the scanner glass (platen) of your Canon PIXMA MG3620 will cause visible defects, like smudges, spots, or hazy lines, to appear on eve…
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my canon pixma mg3620 is making a weird grinding noise when i try to print, should i be worried?
This grinding sound in the Canon PIXMA MG3620 is typically caused by a mechanical failure in the carriage drive system or an obstruction in the paper feed path…
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want to disable dhcp on my orbi rbk752, how do i do that?
Diagnosis: You want to use another device on your network as the DHCP server. Procedure: From a connected device, access orbilogin.com. Log in as admin. Naviga…
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forgot my netgear orbi admin password, how do i reset it?
If you've forgotten the admin password, you'll need to perform a factory reset. This erases all your custom settings. Here are the steps: Locate the recessed R…
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how do i clean the print head on my canon pixma mg3620 from my windows computer?
The Canon PIXMA MG3620 utilizes a fine-nozzle inkjet system where ink is pushed through microscopic holes in the print head. Over time, ink residues dry and cr…
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can i use my netgear orbi rb752 as just an access point? i have another router
Yeah, you can set it to Access Point mode. This turns off its router functions so it just broadcasts WiFi. Here's how: Connect a computer to the Orbi network a…
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my pixma mg3620 isn't feeding paper right, it jams or pulls multiple sheets. do i need to clean something?
The Canon PIXMA MG3620 utilizes a friction-based pickup mechanism consisting of rubber rollers that grip the top sheet of paper to pull it into the print engin…
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netgear orbi rbk752 setup won't connect to internet, orbilogin.com doesn't load
If orbilogin.com won't load, your device isn't properly connected to the new Orbi network or the router isn't getting power. Here's what you need to do: First,…
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my netgear orbi rbk752 satellite won't sync, the light is solid magenta, what do i do?
The solid magenta LED on the satellite indicates a sync failure with the router. Power cycle the satellite. Unplug it, wait 30 seconds, plug it back in. Press …