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Aspirant

Mar 15, 2023

XR500 and X4S on the same network. Need help please

Hello All Right now I have an X4s doing the work of both the modem and router. I have also an XR500 on the shelf that I can use. What I want to do: My brother and his family live upstairs, me and ...

FURRYe38

Guru - Experienced User

Mar 15, 2023

Whats the X4S? C7800 or R7800?

What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?

Klawtrax

Aspirant

Mar 15, 2023

Sorry about that I wrote down the wrong model number it’s a Netgear C 7800 modem router combo.

FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Mar 15, 2023
Try putting the C7800 in modem only mode:

https://kb.netgear.com/27191/How-to-set-the-cable-modem-router-to-be-on-modem-only

Then you can use the XR as the main router.
- Klawtrax
  Aspirant
  Mar 15, 2023
  I’m looking to make two separate wireless networks
  With both networks having a full featured router
  - FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Mar 15, 2023
    Then run the C7800 in gateway mode and use the modems DMZ for the XR500.
    
    If you run both wifi, be sure to use manual channels far apart on each unit.