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C6300 How to delete wireless networks using Netgear Genie now that I've set up a mesh system
How can I delete the 2 wireless networks currently set up on my system using Netgear Genie? I've read that I should delete them now that I have another wireless network set up on my Google Nest mesh system but I don't know how I should go about it. I'm able to log into the modem using Netgear Genie and I see the two wireless networks. Do I just uncheck all of the boxes and click Apply?
Just to clarify for others looking for this solution, I followed these instructions: https://kb.netgear.com/27191/How-to-set-the-cable-modem-router-to-be-on-modem-only. I turned the router function off and the netgear wifi networks are no longer available. I can't seem to access the Netgenie anymore so I think I would have to reset the device if I wanted to turn it back on.
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Hi, I have the same Netgear modem/router as yours and I'm having setup issues with my Google Nest Wifi. Can you confirm that you were able to setup Google Nest with your C6300 without needing to do a "bridge" (i.e. turning off the Netgear router)? I followed all the instructions I can find in YouTube, Reddit, Google, and Netgear communities; yet my Google Nest stumbles into "Connection Failure" when it tries to connect to the internet during the setup process. Any help/tips on your successful setup would be great.
BTW, to answer your question on how to turn off the wireless networks in your C6300, i.e "bridge" mode:
1. Once you're log into Netgear Genie, go to Advanced>Administration>Router Mode.
2. Choose No.
Once you do this, you will not be able to connect any device to the C6300 via Wifi. To turn OFF "bridge" mode, you can either connect to the C6300 via 192.168.100.1 or doing a full reset to restore the C6300 to its factory settings.
Just an update on my question, before responding -- in doing my looking around I don't think I should delete the Netgear03 and Netgear03-5G because I read that if I do, I'll lose the ability to access the modem via the Netgear Genie. Makes sense -- I'm just kind of floundering around, trying to figure out what I'm supposed to do.
I didn't have an issue connecting the Google Nest Wifi Router and Point through the Netgear C6300 modem. I just connected the Wifi Router to the C6300 with an ethernet cable and set that up via the app on my phone. I plugged in the Point and set that up via the app. No issues, and my wifi range has improved. Success!
First off, lucky you that your setup went well.
With regards to yours, I read conflicting threads. Some recommend turning ON "bridge" (no Wifi on 6300) to avoid double NAT while Nest states to turn OFF so you can add the Points. Since yours is working, I suggest leaving it as is but turn OFF the SSID broadcast of Netgear03 and Netgear03-5G so nobody tries to connect to them. In Genie, you can disable this in Advanced>Wireless.
With regards to mine, thanks for confirming that you were able to setup the Wifi and Points to the C6300 without doing a "bridge". So I'm down to two possible causes for mine:
1. My ISP Provider, Comcast, blocking the internet on the Nest. Can I know which one you have?
2. My Nest Wifi is defective. I bought a refurbished from Google Store to save money. I'm thinking of buying a new one in Best Buy to eliminate this possible cause.