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Netgear R6120: Can set static IP
When I try to set a fixed IP (internet access), netmask, gateway, DNS on my brand new Netgear R6120 and then hit "test" or "apply", I get to a page that says Forbidden 403 on red background. Nothing else. The settings are not updated.
To access the settings UI, I'm using Firefox and my computer is connected to the router via ethernet cable. I also tried connecting to the router via WiFi, but the result is the same.
Other people have apparently experienced similar problems before and the recommendation was to use the latest firmware. However, I've already upgrade to the latest version (V1.0.0.80) and it still doesn't work.
Is there a solution for this or do I have to send the thing back and buy from another brand?
Titus
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Found a way to make it work (with firmware V1.0.0.80)
1. Set just a fixed DNS and keep IP, netmask, gateway dynamic and apply.
2. Set the static IP, netmask, gateway and apply.
This has cost me 2 hours. Thanks Netgear!
tmalsburg wrote:
When I try to set a fixed IP (internet access)
Is that a fixed WAN IP address?
I ask because "fixed" IP addresses come in many flavours. A fixed WAN IP is rare, but some ISPs do that.
I don't want to put you off, but don't expect too much of the R6120. For some strange reason, it is just about the last router that Netgear makes with 100 Mbps (100BASE-T) LAN and WAN ports. The manual actually says 10BASE-T, but the Data Sheet says 100.
michaelkenward wrote:Is that a fixed WAN IP address?
Yes! Should have been more precise.
I ask because "fixed" IP addresses come in many flavours. A fixed WAN IP is rare, but some ISPs do that.
I'm actually not connecting to an ISP but to another network at my workplace.
I don't want to put you off, but don't expect too much of the R6120. For some strange reason, it is just about the last router that Netgear makes with 100 Mbps (100BASE-T) LAN and WAN ports. The manual actually says 10BASE-T, but the Data Sheet says 100.
I'm not up-to-date on the current state of routers. Are you saying that the R6120 is slow? I think 100Mpbs will be enough for my purposes, but it's good to know that it could be a bottleneck.
Thanks for your response and have a good day!
tmalsburg wrote:
I'm not up-to-date on the current state of routers. Are you saying that the R6120 is slow? I think 100Mpbs will be enough for my purposes, but it's good to know that it could be a bottleneck.
Yes. Local traffic through the router will be limited to 100 Mbps. But that may be just fine for your purposes. I mentioned it because these days many people have an Internet connection that is faster than that. So if someone is paying for 200 Mbps, for example, they are throwing away money.
On the static IP – the term "fixed" might be more appropriate in some circumstances – are you connecting to another router on the network? If so the easiest option might be to put the R6120 into wireless access point mode. Then leave the main router to do all the work.
But that's just guesswork on my part based on knowing nothing about your workplace network. For stuff like that I'd talk to the people who run the network.
