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not connecting to fibre
I have a DGND3700 that I wish to use as a second router however I cannot log in to the internet on my 74mbs access. It just will not connect . I need to adjust the IP address to 192.168.1.x and until I get access it is is 192.168.0.x. Any suggestions.
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Most DSL gateways rely on having the phone connected to the modem. This is its primary connection to the network. You can't use the LAN ports for connecting to the internet.
The DGND3700 is a 14 year old N600 device. 14 years ago, it was a pretty rock solid dsl modem/router combo device as it could function as a stand alone router or dls modem/router combination. That was 4 generations ago. IF you have decent fibre and a decent modem from it, I woulnd't recommend mixing in old/slow technology.
What size is your home?
Why do you think you need a 2nd router? Or what is your goal with trying to use this?
I just need to change the IP address range from 192.168.0.x to 192.168.1.x so that it will talk to my network I can adjust the IP but when I save it whilst plugged directly into the ethernet fibre input on its own it attempts to make the change but then times out as there is no perceived web connection.
You might check to see if the DGND3700 has an access point mode. Or if its a v1, there's a version of ddwrt that can be installed to it. Its 3rd party firmware so can brick your device but it does add in some capabilities. Again, what use is there for a very old/slow DGND3700
