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xtamil2002's avatar
xtamil2002
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Jan 28, 2023

Netgear C6900 as Router only

Hi

Can the Netgear AC 1900 Wifi Cable Modem Router Model C6900 be used as a router - only.  My current ISP insists on getting a modem from them.  I want to know if i can use C6900 as the router alone.  I do see the modem does not have a separate WAN port.  It does have 4 LAN ports.  I see that it is possible to use it as Modem only

 

https://kb.netgear.com/27191/How-do-I-set-my-NETGEAR-cable-modem-router-to-function-as-a-modem-only 

 

Is it possible to use it as Router only ?? 

 

2 Replies

  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User

    There's a work around to make it function as a type of access point (not router) by setting it with a static ip address and disabling dhcp on it. Again, it won't work as a router only