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Cannot get replacement wireless routers to connect to internet
I am trying to replace my old wireless router (a 12-year old Rangemax WPN824 v2) because that router caps my download speed at ~20Mbps. That wireless network originally used WPA2 security with an ac...
> [...] I do have inernet from my source modem just fine [...]
What, exactly, is your (unspecified) "my source modem"?
> [...] I can see bth routers on the list of available networks, [...]
Which "bth routers"? At the same time?
> [...] Any pointers would be very much appreciated. [...]
Have you tried the obvious?:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RTFM
Visit http://netgear.com/support , put in your model number, and look
for Documentation. Get the User Manual (at least). Read. Look for the
LED descriptions and "Troubleshoot". Further reading might not hurt,
either.
Responses below
> Yes ... yes I have
And then what? From here, with my weak psychic powers, I can't see
any of the LEDs on any of your devices. I also can't point a web
browser at any of them, and try any of the stuff which you might find
under "Troubleshooting" in a User Manual. Given no information beyond
"doesn't work", it's tough to make specific suggestions.