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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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wow! So I did it in the given sequence and it actually works. The router now connects automatically to the internet IF I turn on the router AFTER my modem completes the boot sequence. Earlier, I switched on my modem and router at the same time and was having this issue. So am I suppose to always follow this sequence for the router to automatically connect to the internet? Thanks for you help BTW.