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Neatgear AC1200 WiFi Router
Just purchased the AC1200 WiFi Router. I'm trying to connect it to my ADSL2+ router, Model 6200. It seems I need an additional cable to connect the two. Can you tell me what is missing and what I need? ( Ethernet cable is connected to my computer and is working)
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What actual models do you have? (ac1200 is a speed)
Cascading routers can cause issues if you're using them both in router mode.
If you already a router and you're connecting another one, you'd want the 2nd connected in Access point mode.
It'd also need to be wired into the primary router.
Thank you for your reply. Model R6230 WiFi Router is what I purchased. I'm currently using Model 6200 for my DSL/Ethernet connection. I'm trying to get WiFi set up. The Ethernet cable from my computer goes into the 6200 for internet connection. How do I connect the WiFi model R6230 so I don't loose internet altogether is my question.
jferarm wrote:
How do I connect the WiFi model R6230 so I don't loose internet altogether is my question.
You are adding an R6230 to a D6200? (There is no "6200", but the D6200 is a DSL modem/router, so I assume that this is what you own.)
As plemans says, using two routers is an invitation ti chaos.
Do you want the R6230 to be wired to the D6200? If so, the R6230 should be in wireless access point (AP) mode.
Visit the support pages:
Support | NETGEAR
Feed in your model number and check the documentation for your hardware.
Check the section in the manual Use the Router as a WiFi Access Point.Connect the Internet Port on the R6230 to one of the LAN ports on the D6200.
If the idea is to use a wifi to wifi "bridge" between the R6230 and the D6200, I'm afraid that won't work. The R6230 is not one of the routers that can operate in bridge mode.
By the way, uou havwe posted in the section for USB wifi adapters. You might get more help, and find earlier questions and answers specific to your device, in the appropriate section for your hardware. That's probably here:
General WiFi Routers (Non-Nighthawk & Non-Orbi) - NETGEAR Communities
