I recently had the NBN connected and was supplied a Huawei HG659 modem/router by the telco. I need to use this HG659 modem/router because of the voip connection. I want to connect my D7800 so I can use the features of the D7800. The end set would the HG659 as the modem and the D7800 as the DCHP server and wifi router. The problem is it can't be bridged wirelessly as the HG659 looses the voip connection by design. I have set the HG659 AS 198.168.1.1 and the D7800 as 198.168.1.2. But can't get a connection to the D7800 at 198.168.1.2.Thanks

connecting a D7800 to Huawei HG659.

11 Replies

samulel
Guide
Mar 22, 2018
1,Make sure the cable from Modem HG659 Connected to Internet Port on the router.
2,Connect a computer wired to the D7800 LAN 1 Port and login to web genie page go to Basic-Intetnet -Router Macaddress- Select "Use this computer Macaddress" Apply.
antinode
Guru
Mar 22, 2018
> [...] I want to connect my D7800 so I can use the features of the
> D7800. [...]

   Which "the features of the D7800"?

> I have set the HG659 AS 198.168.1.1 and the D7800 as 198.168.1.2.

   Normally, the D7800 doesn't have one address, it has a LAN address
and a WAN/Internet address.

> But can't get a connection to the D7800 at 198.168.1.2.

   Starting from where? Doing what?

   Cascading multiple routers can cause multiple problems. If you can't
configure the HG659 as a modem (only), then I'd suggest configuring the
D7800 as a wireless access point (ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Router / AP
Mode). This will disable some router features, but you may not care:

      https://kb.netgear.com/26765/

   If you don't already have the appropriate user manual, then visit
http://netgear.com/support , put in your model number, and look for
Documentation. Get the User Manual. Look for "Set Up the Modem Router
as a WiFi Access Point Only".

> [...] go to Basic-Intetnet -Router Macaddress- Select "Use this
> computer Macaddress" Apply.

   I don't think so.
- nelgnej
  Tutor
  Mar 22, 2018
  Which "the features of the D7800"?
  DHCP and wireless. I want to use the HG659 as a modem (only) and D7800 to do the rest.
  
  But can't get a connection to the D7800 at 198.168.1.2.
  
  Starting from where? Doing what?
  I have the D7800 connected to a switch as well the main PC. connections I am trying in Firefox are - 192.168.1.2 and http://www.routerlogin.net and both fail

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connecting a D7800 to Huawei HG659.