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Ringthane
Oct 21, 2026Follower
RAX70 No internet on 5GHz, only 2.4GHz
I just got a used RAX70 and have it connected to my existing network through a switch - I have the network cable plugged into the switch and then into port 1 of the LAN switch. (I have a SonicWall s...
FrumpyGrandpa
Oct 21, 2026Luminary
Netgear routers depend on having the WAN port connected to the internet. (no matter how many devices are in the path). So yes, the WAN port needs to be connected.