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AP1700 Modem/Router to just Modem with new R8000 router
I live in UK in a large old house with thick brick/stone walls and have now added R8000P as my router. My previous config was an AP1700 Modem/Router logging into DSL with ISP provider providing exte...
LarryGSmithUK wrote:
My previous config was an AP1700 Modem/Router
What's that?
Two routers on your network can cause headaches. For example, you can end up with local address problems. Among other things, the other router can misdirect addresses that the Netgear router usually handles, such as routerlogin.net or the usual IP address for a router, 192.168.1.1.
This explains some of the other drawbacks.
What is Double NAT? | Answer | NETGEAR Support
It may be possible to put the modem/router into modem only (bridge) mode and then to use the second device as the router. Sometimes it is easier to put the second router into AP mode. But that has its own drawbacks:
Disabled Features on the Router when set to AP Mode | Answer | NETGEAR Support
Not knowing what your modem/router is capable of, you are left to your own devices to work out how to put it into bridge mode. A web search would be a good start.