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DR12
Sep 08, 2023Aspirant
WNDR3700v2 router slow to connect to AT&T's modem's internet connection, after the modem has booted
Sorry I don't understand the header requested information, I tried to fill it out but it would not take what I typed. I have a Netgear Router WNDR3700v2 that is slow to connect to my ATT Uverse m...
michaelkenward
Sep 09, 2023Guru - Experienced User
plemans has explained the likely cause of your problem. I chip in only to warn you that the WNDR3700v2 dates back to 2010 and is seriously out of date on the wifi front.
Even when you do get it to work, don't expect too much.
DR12 wrote:
The router and modem are powered up at the same time.
That is not the way to go about it. You need to get the timing right.
- Turn off and unplug modem.
- Turn off router and computers.
- Plug in and turn on modem. Wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
- Turn on the router and wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
- Turn on computers and rest of network.