Use as router only

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I have a CBR750 modem router and had cable, but recently switched to fiber. Can I use this as router only?

FURRYe38 · Answer

You can only use the CBR750 as a gateway modem/router or as wired AP device, not a router. To do this you would need to disable the DHCP service on the CBR750, set the CBR750 IP address to something different or to what you use on a host router system. Diable any Armor features. Then connect the CBR750 to the host router using one of the LAN ports in back.&nbsp;
Rudy69&nbsp;wrote:I have a CBR750 modem router and had cable, but recently switched to fiber. Can I use this as router only?
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FURRYe38 · Answer

Correct, give the CBR a IP address thats with in the domain of your host router. And usually outside of the default DCHP IP address pool. I would use 192.168.#.75. Disable DHCP server on the CBR, apply the change and let the CBR reboot. Connect the CBR to the host router using one of the LAN ports in back.&nbsp;
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Only think to know is that the front LED on the down will always blink. I suggest using a postit note over the LEDs to hid them.&nbsp;

plemans · Answer

Not as far as I'm aware.&nbsp;
some of the older modem/router combo devices could be put in a sort of "access point" mode.&nbsp;
I don't have one to test it on but the CAX series hasn't been able to follow the same procedure. They end up in a boot loop.&nbsp;
I know&nbsp;FURRYe38&nbsp;had/has one and might be able to tell you if it ends up in the same boot loop.&nbsp;

jtw1979 · Answer

So I am moving to a place that offers free internet via Ethernet in the rooms. Can you confirm and explain how I might use my&nbsp;CBR750 as a wireless AP so I can have all my wireless devices connect through that and create a home network? Thank you!

FURRYe38 · Answer

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-with-Built-in-Cable-Modem/Use-as-router-only/m-p/2124910/highlight/true#M2163

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