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Commuter63's avatar
Commuter63
Aspirant
Jun 01, 2020

N900 - Can't connect using ethernet or wifi

I've recently changed ISP and have decent new router and an old n900 I wanted to use it as an access point to improve the wifi upstairs. I have tried connecting to it via ethernet and wifi using a windows 10 laptop and wifi only via a 2014 macbook air but so far have not been able to see it on the network map. I have tried a factory reset on the n900 and made sure laptop and macbook are both up to date. Anyone had the same issue? Any suggestions welcome

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  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jun 02, 2020

    Which router is it? N900 is a speed, not a model.

    you can go to netgear.com/support/    type in the model number that you have. Then look for access point mode. 

    • plemans's avatar
      plemans
      Guru - Experienced User
      Jun 02, 2020
      in the manual, look for access point mode
    • Commuter63's avatar
      Commuter63
      Aspirant
      Jun 02, 2020

      Sorry. Its a WNDR4500v2 but it won't connect via ethernet, doesnt show up as an option when scanning wifi and doesn't respond via browser to either ip (192.168.0.1) or routerlogin.net. I've tried various lan cables including brand new

       

      I'm not sure what to try next. Any help appreciated