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C6230
Aug 25, 2025Aspirant
Only 1 ethernet port (of 2) works on AC1200 Cable Modem Router (C6230)
Only 1 ethernet port (of 2) works on 16x4 DS3.0 AC1200 Cable Modem Router (C6230). Other port, and wifi, still work. How do I fix, or does that mean it's dying and needs to be replaced?
C6230
Aug 26, 2025Aspirant
Link doesn't work for me...
I think you meant this one?
https://kb.netgear.com/19952/How-do-I-back-up-or-restore-the-settings-configured-on-my-NETGEAR-router
- FURRYe38Aug 26, 2025Guru - Experienced User
Ya that KB. Seems like my link was changed at the source. I'll update my notes.
- C6230Aug 28, 2025Aspirant
Factory reset didn't work. Unfortunately.
BTW - What's with all the surveillance needed to set up and account and all after a factory reset? I had forgotten how intrusive it is now. Used to just plug it in and go. Now they require contact info and setting up an account. Privacy is dying.
- FURRYe38Aug 28, 2025Guru - Experienced User
At least you tried. Can use a external Non managed LAN switch behind the gateway connected to the working LAN port. Or maybe time to get into something newer.
Not sure what you mean by surveillance. NG mostly wants users to have an account or get something registered with them for warranty reasons. And you don't have too either. Just skip over that stuff or avoid it if you don't want it. Items will still work as intended.
C6230 wrote:
Factory reset didn't work. Unfortunately.