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Magoo7315
Feb 15, 2024Aspirant
Install RAX29 without a modem
My Netgear R6250 router is old, so I replaced with Nighthawk RAX29. The app wants the ethernet cord connected to the modem. I never had a modem with the old router - just plugged into the wall. Doi...
FURRYe38
Feb 15, 2024Guru - Experienced User
Magoo7315
Feb 15, 2024Aspirant
I am on an iMac desktop - no Ethernet port.
- microchip8Feb 15, 2024Master"The wall" must have something in it, either a modem or an ONT.
If you can connect to the router's WiFi, you can pull up that Web GUI page in a browser- michaelkenwardFeb 15, 2024Guru - Experienced User
microchip8 wrote:
"The wall" must have something in it, either a modem or an ONT.
If you can connect to the router's WiFi, you can pull up that Web GUI page in a browserThat's the way to do it Magoo7315 .
Connect iMac to the wifi. Fire up whatever browser you have, aim it as the usual addresses (routerlogin.net or 192.168.1.1) and you should see the GUI.
When you get there, you may be able to use the "Internet setup wizard" to take you through the process.
At least, no longer warns against using Safari on this router.
The manual might help:
Visit the support pages:
Support | NETGEAR
Feed in your model number and check the documentation for your hardware.
Check the section in the manualUse a web browser to access the router
You may have done that already. I can't tell from your message.
I mention it because Netgear gave up on supplying paper manuals and CD versions some years ago and people sometimes miss the downloads.