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Stanford's avatar
Feb 26, 2016
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Configuring R6200v2 as Access Point and allow LAN connection to Internet

I have a Netgear R6200v2 connected to my DGND3700v2 DSL modem/router.  I have a Cisco 881 router connecting to the R6200v2 providing VPN access to work. - DGND3700v2 LAN port cabled to R6200v2 Inter...
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    TheEther
    Feb 26, 2016

    Did you configure the R6200 to use DHCP to obtain an IP address for itself or did you use a static IP?  Either way, you want to make sure the R6200 has an IP address in the subnet provided by the DGND3700v2.  Try rebooting the R6200.

     

    If it still doesn't work, then try the old school method of setting it up as an Access Point.  Disable AP Mode.  In LAN Setup on the R6200, configure a static IP address in the same subnet as the DGND3700v2.  Make sure the IP address is outside of the DHCP range managed by the DGND3700v2.  Otherwise, you risk the possibility of a duplicate IP address.  Disable the DHCP server on the R6200.  Finally, connect the DGND3700v2 LAN port to a R6200 LAN (important!) port.  Leave the R6200 Internet port disconnected.  Connnect your Cisco 881 to another R6200 LAN port and retest.

     

    With this setup, you are basically using only the Ethernet switch and Wi-Fi function on the R6200.  I've read that the throughput of this setup is faster than AP Mode.  The packet path between the LAN and Internet port is apparently not as efficient.