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mbehum
Tutor
Mar 09, 2021

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...
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mbehum
Tutor
Mar 09, 2021

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Re: Cannot get replacement wireless routers to connect to internet
 

> [...] I do have inernet from my source modem just fine [...]

 

   What, exactly, is your (unspecified) "my source modem"?

 

ARRIS Surfboard Surfboard 3.0

 

> [...] I can see bth routers on the list of available networks, [...]

 

   Which "bth routers"?  At the same time?

 

No each router tried independently.  Pardon the typo.

 

> [...] Any pointers would be very much appreciated. [...]

 

   Have you tried the obvious?:

 

      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RTFM

 

Yes ... yes I have

 

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antinode
Guru
Mar 10, 2021

> 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.