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Using WNDR3700 as a hub - still access USB?
I'm using my Netgear WNDR3700 as an access point (or hub?) in my home networking setup, and I'd like to use the USB feature as well. Through CenturyLink, I have a Technicolor C2100 router. They w...
Which port is it connected? You may want to trace which port is it connected on the main router then use that IP address and include the share name like 192.168.1.x\share_name
If that didn't work, you can always assign static IP address on the router even if the DHCP is disabled.You may reset the router to get the DHCP back then access it then assign use a static IP address that it's in the same range of your first router under LAN IP setup. Once done, disable the DHCP, connect the cable back and you should now be able to access it using the IP address that you have assigned. By the way, make sure that when you assign an IP address it does not conflict with the DHCP range of your first router.
Thanks Elaine for your response!
I tried both of your suggestions previously, and again just now, they didn't work for me. i.e. didn't recognize those addresses.
I know the main router maps off of 192.168.0.xxx, it's address is 192.168.0.1.
I remember I used to access the netgear settings from 192.168.1.1, but since I've disabled DHCP, I don't quite understand how to access it anymore. The 192.168.1.1 doesn't seem to go to it anymore, and even when I disconnect it completely, and hardwire to my pc, I haven't been able to bring the settings up again.
When I access my main router, and look at the device table, it's actually not clear what the netgear device's address is. Based on the following...
I can tell that it's working, as "Ethernet 3" is what the netgear router is plugged into, but I'm not sure about it's actual address? Are hubs or access points assigned an address? Is there something I can do make that happen?
Thanks again so much!
Which port is it connected? You may want to trace which port is it connected on the main router then use that IP address and include the share name like 192.168.1.x\share_name
If that didn't work, you can always assign static IP address on the router even if the DHCP is disabled.
You may reset the router to get the DHCP back then access it then assign use a static IP address that it's in the same range of your first router under LAN IP setup. Once done, disable the DHCP, connect the cable back and you should now be able to access it using the IP address that you have assigned. By the way, make sure that when you assign an IP address it does not conflict with the DHCP range of your first router.
Okay, after a few more trials, I ended up resetting the router, reaccessing the netgear setup, and double checked things.
Assigned it an address at 192.168.0.254, verified the USB was working, resetup wireless networks, and then disabled dhcp.
Plugged everything back in, network appears to be working normally, I can now access both of the router setup pages. USB is working for a couple of my flash drives (access on the network via \\readyshare), but isn't working for my external hard drive. It might be too old? Some similar devices are listed as compatible here. Oh well, different topic though.
Thanks again Elaine!
You're welcome! :)