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captgadget
Apr 08, 2023Tutor
WNR2000V5 Change ap mode
This router was given to me. It's set in ap mode but I would like to use Bridge mode to connect to the Spectrum Community network for my Sonos speaker. However; when I log into the router the setting...
- Apr 09, 2023
Always the first move when trying to repurpose a used device.
How do I perform a factory reset on my NETGEAR router? | Answer | NETGEAR Support
Manuals are always a good place to start.
Visit the support pages:
Support | NETGEAR
Feed in your model number and check the documentation for your hardware.
captgadget
Apr 10, 2023Tutor
When you reset it and always come back up in AP mode I think the best place for this is in the landfill.
plemans
Apr 10, 2023Guru - Experienced User
Maybe.
but I've frequently seen device not held reset for long enough or not powered on.
Not saying thats what you're doing and there for sure could have been a reason it was "passed on".