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What's the proper set up for my Netgear JGS524
Hi, I am new to the networking aspect of computers. I have an: AT&T Gateway (5031nv) Asus Router (RT-AC68U) DirecTV GenieGo WD 4TB MY Cloud My current set up is From AT&T gateway I have 1 ...
Hi Homeuser66,
Here is what BrianL is trying to tell you. Kindly read the following below:
A. If ever the AT&T gateway is a combination of modem and router, then configure the AT&T Gateway as a modem-only device. Then connect the Asus router directly to the AT&T Gateway. This will make the Asus router as the main router. Then connect the JGS524 switch directly to the Asus router to extend the local network. Refer to the image below:
B. If ever the AT&T gateway is a combination of modem and router then you could just remove the Asus router from the network setup. This will make the AT&T gateway the main router. Then connect the JGS524 switch directly to the AT&T gateway to extend your local network. Refer to the image below:
C. From scenario B, if ever the AT&T gateway is a combination of modem and router then you could just remove the Asus router from the network setup. This will make the AT&T gateway the main router. Then connect the JGS524 switch directly to the AT&T gateway to extend your local network. For wireless access to the internet, you may configure the Asus router as an Access Point then connect it to the JGS524 switch. Refer to the image below:
Hope these helps.
Regards,
DaneA
NETGEAR Community Team
Hey,
Diagram would help. You have the printer and the other devcies connected to an access point right?
Hello Homeuser66,
Welcome to the community!
In addition to the diagram, it would be best if you can give us your goals in changing your working network. Your setup right now looks good since you have the ASUS router is separated, so if ever the JGS524 goes down you will still have the network on the ASUS working. Are you looking to get the best bandwidth usage? Network performance?
Looking forward to your response.
Thanks,
Thanks for the quick replies!
I'm uploading my diagram. I'm not sure as to why, my printer worked flawlessly wirelessly and now it won't. I think I have to plug my Asus Router into the Switch, but don't understand it all. I have to have my GenieGo (for DirecTV) hooked up to my Asus which does my 2.5G and 5G wireless networks. All my DirecTV boxes are all wirelsss and this box has to be on the same network. I also tried to hook my printer to the switch, but it wasn't found. Ohh, and I'm running Windows 10, 7 on multiple PC's and only my Wireless Windows 10 Laptop saw my printer recently.
Hi Homeuser66,
Just set a gateway between the AT&T modem router or the ASUS router. Use a single LAN subnet for you network and all devices will easily communicate.
AT&T Modem/Router -> ASUS Router or NETGEAR Switch -> home devices (wired/wireless).
Kind regards,
BrianL
NETGEAR Community Team
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