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mollusk
Aspirant
Oct 30, 2016
Solved

Rangemax Wireless-N 150 Router wants static IP address during setup

I just dug out this router that I bought in 2010.  I previously had dsl and did not need it, but am trying to setup comcast internet and use this router.  I have tried to setup by using the CD and se...
Installation
  • mollusk's avatar
    mollusk
    Oct 31, 2016

    Thanks!  I actually updated the firmware and it seemed like that did the trick.

     

     

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TheEther
Guru
Oct 30, 2016

No, it shouldn't make a difference.  You can use Wi-Fi to configure the router.

 

Go to Basic Settings and make sure the following are set:

  • Does your Internet connection require a login?  No
  • Internet IP address: Get Dynamically from ISP

If you make any changes, be sure to click Apply to save them.  Then reboot the router for good measure while it is plugged into the modem.  Log back in and confirm that the router has obtained an IP address from Comcast.

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    mollusk
    Aspirant
    Oct 31, 2016

    Thanks for the reply. I do have both of those settings set correctly, and have power cycled the router, but it still comes up as detecting a static IP.

     

     

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      ElaineM
      NETGEAR Employee Retired
      Oct 31, 2016

      mollusk Disconnect the router first from the modem and have those two settings selected and once it's been saved reconnect the Ethernet cable between the router and the modem. 

      • mollusk's avatar
        mollusk
        Aspirant
        Oct 31, 2016

        Thanks!  I actually updated the firmware and it seemed like that did the trick.