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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 wi...
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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. 

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

    Does that matter when I can't even connect to it?

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      plemans
      Guru - Experienced User
      Jun 02, 2020

      It does matter. What are the led's on it doing? 

      All of them. color/blinking/solid/etc. 

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        Commuter63
        Aspirant
        Jun 02, 2020

        The following lights are on and solid

         

        wifi

        power

        2.4ghz

        5ghz