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RedIndianRobin's avatar
Dec 23, 2017
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How do I make my router to automatically connect to the internet?

Hey all,

 

So my new router came in yesterday and I set it up today. Thing is, it works fine. It connects to the internet when I provide my ISP username and password. However, the issue is, I can't get the router to automatically connect to the internet everytime I turn it off and on. I have to manually get to the internet settings page and click connect to connect it. This is ridiculously bull**bleep** as everytime I have to turn on my PC and go to the settings page to connect it. I never had these type of issues when I used TP-link or D-link routers(this is the first time I'm getting a Netgear router.) Is there anyway I can make the router automatically connect to the internet without having to manually do it myself? 

 

Please help someone! :( 

 

Here is the screenshot of the internet setup page:

 

 

 

 

  • michaelkenward's avatar
    michaelkenward
    Dec 23, 2017

    RedIndianRobin wrote:
    Does Netgear routers even have this feature of connecting automatically to the internet?

     



    Yes. If they are set up correctly. That is why I pointed you at that page in the manual.

     

    As you have added a new router to your modem, you may need to go through the network setup process again.

     

    Be sure to restart your network in this sequence:

     

    • Turn off and unplug the modem.
    • Turn off the modem router and computers.
    • Plug in the modem and turn it on. Wait 2 minutes.
    • Turn on the modem router and wait 2 minutes.
    • Turn on the computers.

     

     

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  • michaelkenward's avatar
    michaelkenward
    Guru - Experienced User

    We'll have to wait for the screenshot to get approved.

     

    The WNR614, as in your "footer", is a router. So what is your modem?

     

    There is a manual for the device somewhere at the end of this link:

     

    >>>> WNR614 | Product | Support | NETGEAR <<<<

     

    I assume that you have set the correct Connection Mode. See page 20.

     

    • RedIndianRobin's avatar
      RedIndianRobin
      Aspirant

      So why is my screenshot not getting approved? And yes, I did exactly what's said at page 20. My modem is a Optilink(provided by the ISP) not sure about the model though. Modem is perfectly fine as it automatically connects with other branded routers. 

       

      I'm still suffering from the problem though. I have to manually connect to the internet everytime I shut the router down. Does Netgear routers even have this feature of connecting automatically to the internet? Somebody pls help. 

      • michaelkenward's avatar
        michaelkenward
        Guru - Experienced User

        RedIndianRobin wrote:
        Does Netgear routers even have this feature of connecting automatically to the internet?

         



        Yes. If they are set up correctly. That is why I pointed you at that page in the manual.

         

        As you have added a new router to your modem, you may need to go through the network setup process again.

         

        Be sure to restart your network in this sequence:

         

        • Turn off and unplug the modem.
        • Turn off the modem router and computers.
        • Plug in the modem and turn it on. Wait 2 minutes.
        • Turn on the modem router and wait 2 minutes.
        • Turn on the computers.