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Rax48 configurations with other equipment for best results
I have a nighthawk c7000v2 router/modem combo, an Arris SBG8300 router/modem combo and a nighthawk rax48 router. On one end of my house I have outdoor cameras and the other end my son has his “pro” ga...
Your a little stuck. here's why.
The C7000 and the SBG8300 are both modem/router combo devices. And both have a modem only mode but not a router only mode.
There is a way of getting a c7000 to act as a type of access point.
If you want to try, here's the guide:
Can I use a C6300 cable modem without cable intern... - NETGEAR Communities
so if you can get that working, I'd go SBG8300----->C7000 (access point mode)------>RAX in access point mode.
You'd need to hardwire in the C7000 and the RAX.
If you can't get the C7000 to work as a type of access point then go:
SBG8300------>RAXReason why is the SBG has the better modem of the bunch. The RAX has the best routing capability.
Thank you very much. I have reached out several times to Netgear support with the paid extended subscription I have, but you have been the most helpful (actually ONLY helpful) response and solution I have received. Thank you again.
Glad to help out! If you need further help, we're happy to help.
Did you get it setup how you'd like?