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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 ...
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.
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.
> [...] I read conflicting threads. [...]
Thanks for the helpful links.
If you want to continue to connect (by Ethernet or wirelessly)
devices to your cable modem+router, then it makes sense to leave its
router section active, and to configure the new gizmo as a wireless
access point. (See the new-gizmo instrutions for details on that.)If you want all your devices connecting to the new gizmo, then it
makes sense to disable the router (hence the wireless stuff) in the
cable modem+router, leaving it as a modem only.Either way, you'll have one router (hence no double NAT or other
cascaded-router problems).> [...] So I'm down to two possible causes for mine: [...]
Or, 3, you're doing something wrong.
"issues" is not a useful problem description. It does not say what
you did. It does not say what happened when you did it. As usual,
showing actual actions (commands) with their actual results (error
messages, LED indicators, ...) can be more helpful than vague
descriptions or interpretations. All of which might make more sense in
your own thread.I also have Comcast.
I have V1.
I used Netgenie and turned my modem mode off and it removed the 2 Netgear wifi networks, and my Google Nest wifi network is still working, so true solution achieved for this non-network expert :).
I'm happy for you! Thanks Milomom for your help in answering all my questions.
> I used Netgenie and turned my modem mode off [...]
You mean "Router Mode No"? (The modem is still a modem; the _router_
is what can be disabled.)> [...] so true solution achieved for this non-network expert [...]
What could go wrong?
Note that there's a section near the front of the C6300 User Manual,
"Cable Your Modem Router to a Router or Gateway", which covers this
situation.Do you spend your time trolling the Netgear Community site? Kind of sad use of your time.
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.
> [...] I can't seem to access the Netgenie anymore [...]
"seem"? See "not a useful problem description [...]", above. I
can't seem to guess what you tried, or how it failed.