Connecting 2 routers. R6400v2 and R8000, having issues

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So I had both my routers connected and using them just fine.

I connect directly to the R6400.

The R8000 is connected to the R6400 into a regular port, not the yellow one.

I had a "Firmware" update for the R8000 so I updated. That's when the issue started.

Basically I want to expand my ports, and keep the same IP range (192.168.1.000) etc...

but now for some reason I get the "NightHawk App Download" on every page in the admin panel (192.168.1.1).

No matter what page I click on in the admin panel I get the full page AD.

Now keep in mind, I'm connected the R6400 which is not a NightHawk.

The NightHawk R8000 is causeing anomalies with the R6400.

I have removed it from the network, as that has been the only fix.

How can I get back to the older firmware on the R8000. I don't want it to break my R6400

In the video, I am connected to the R6400 not the (NightHawk R8000)

antinode · Answer

&gt; Model: R6400|AC1750 Smart WiFi Router, R8000|Nighthawk X6 AC3200 Smart&gt; WIFI Router&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Is that accurate?&nbsp; R6400[v1] or R6400v2?&nbsp; Look for "Model" on theproduct label.&nbsp;&gt; [...] I had both my routers connected [...]&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "connected" _how_ exactly?&nbsp; (Hint: If a device has different typesof Ethernet ports, then "connected to device" is not enough detail.)&nbsp;&gt; I connect directly to the R6400.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; You "connect" _what_ "directly to the R6400"?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; What, exactly, does"directly" mean to you?&nbsp; Wired?&nbsp; Wireless?&nbsp; Other?&nbsp;&gt; The R8000 is connected to the R6400 into a regular port, not the&gt; yellow one.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; See "Hint", above.&nbsp; _What_ on the R8000 "is connected to" _what_ onthe R6400"?&nbsp; What, exactly does "regular port" mean to you?&nbsp; "LAN" port?&nbsp;&nbsp; Visit http://netgear.com/support , put in your (actual) model number,and look for Documentation.&nbsp; Get the User Manual.&nbsp; Read.&nbsp; Look for "Usethe Router as a Wireless Access Point".&nbsp;&gt; I had a "Firmware" update for the R8000 so I updated. [...]&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Actual firmware version(s)?&nbsp;&gt; Basically I want [...]&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Basically" is seldom a good way to begin.&nbsp;&gt; How can I get back to the older firmware [...]&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Visit http://netgear.com/support , put in your model number, and lookfor Downloads.&nbsp; (For older versions, under Firmware and SoftwareDownloads, look for "View Previous Versions".)&nbsp; Find the kit(s).Download the kit(s) you want.&nbsp; Read the "Release Notes" file forinstructions.&nbsp; (In the User Manual, look for "firmware", and,especially, for a topic like "Manually Upload Firmware to the Router".)When that fails because of a deficient User Manual, try:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; https://kb.netgear.com/23960&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; https://kb.netgear.com/31573&gt; 1st. the problem was using the word "Wireless" where it should have not&gt; been used.&gt; X- Use as a "Wireless" Access Point. Should been use as an "Access&gt; Point".&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Not really.&nbsp; A wireless access point is called a _wireless_ accesspoint because it provides wireless access, not because it uses awireless connection to the main router.&nbsp; When a typical Netgear wirelessrouter is configured as a WAP, its Ethernet switch continues to operate.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Access Point" is an abbreviation of "Wireless Access Point"; it'snot a different type of device.&gt; 3rd. once you have it configured, you will [lose] connection, [...]&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Yes, when configured as a WAP, a router will get a new/different LANIP address.&nbsp;&gt; However still having issues with internet going in and out. with both&gt; connected in this manner.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "issues"?&nbsp; None of that is a useful problem description.&nbsp; It doesnot say what you did.&nbsp; It does not say what happened when you did it.As usual, showing actual actions (commands) with their actual results(error messages, LED indicators, ...) can be more helpful than vaguedescriptions or interpretations.

schumaku · Answer

mr_scary&nbsp;wrote:What monetisation? Just because the URL stars with ads_'??? The Nightawk App is developed and maintained by Netgear as a free add-on to the supported Netgear products. We can argue about ads for Armor or Circle on monetizing, but not for the Nighthawk app.Again did you not watch the video.&nbsp;It's like no body even listens or reads.If you check your other thread and read ... I've added some comments there&nbsp;Solved: Re: Updated my firmware, now I have ads all my rou... - NETGEAR Communities&nbsp;with details and citations I can only know after watching your video...

mr_scary · Answer

Thank You,&nbsp;schumaku&nbsp;

mr_scary · Answer

I figured it out, was not easy.&nbsp;&nbsp;1st. the problem was using the word "Wireless" where it should have not been used.&nbsp;X- Use as a "Wireless" Access Point. Should been use as an "Access Point".&nbsp;&nbsp;2nd. connect this router by itself and enable as "Wireless" Access point,then it will also be setup as a "Wired" Access Point.&nbsp;"Wired" and "Wireless" Access Point.&nbsp;&nbsp;3rd. once you have it configured, you will loose connection,&nbsp;Plug the yellow port into your primary router's ethernet port.&nbsp;Now wait....... wait...... okay now you should see the secondary router in the "Attached Devices" list in the Primary router.&nbsp;It will have an ip address like 192.168.1.14, you can now connect to it with limited settings as it's now an "Access Point" now.&nbsp;Not just a "Wireless Access Point" but "Wired" also&nbsp;Still do not understand the overly aggresive monetization in products that was paid for, at high premium.&nbsp;A simple link should suffice. So stop it. I'm sure it was a IP conflict and the ad page was being pushed by accident.&nbsp;So I appolagize for the other thread I could not delete.&nbsp;&nbsp;Thanks, uhh to me again for talking to myself in the netgear community, and solving my own problem. "AGAIN!" Thanks...&nbsp;However still having issues with internet going in and out. with both connected in this manner.

mr_scary · Answer

Is that accurate?  R6400[v1] or R6400v2?  Look for "Model" on the
product label.R8000 and R6400v2 as stated in the original post.&nbsp;&nbsp; "connected" _how_ exactly?  (Hint: If a device has different types
of Ethernet ports, then "connected to device" is not enough detail.)Connected wired of course. to use as an access point."Yellow RJ45" from R8000 to "Black Ethernet" on R6400v2&nbsp;&nbsp;Not really.&nbsp; A wireless access point is called a _wireless_ access
point because it provides wireless access, not because it uses a
wireless connection to the main router.&nbsp; When a typical Netgear wireless
router is configured as a WAP, its Ethernet switch continues to operate.You misunderstand. I'm setting it up as a "WIRED" access point.&nbsp;so when setting this up as a "WIRELESS" access point you also get the "WIRED ACCESS POINT"&nbsp;I need to use the "WIRED" ports, "WIRELESS" is turned off.&nbsp;&nbsp;&gt; I had a "Firmware" update for the R8000 so I updated. [...]
  Actual firmware version(s)?

&gt; Basically I want [...]
"Basically" is seldom a good way to begin.R8000-V1.0.0.46_1.0.17, Basically, Basic is all this should have been. Simple and basic.&nbsp;&nbsp; "issues"?  None of that is a useful problem description.  It does
not say what you did.  It does not say what happened when you did it.
As usual, showing actual actions (commands) with their actual results
(error messages, LED indicators, ...) can be more helpful than vague
descriptions or interpretations.Did you not watch the video of the full page ad for NightHawk Android APP, on every page of the admin area, on the router that is not NightHawk, on the Router is not the one I updated, on the router I was connected to directly "ETHERNET PORT WIRED" not the one with NightHawk. Did you even read the post? Or watch the video? This was not a simple banner at the top, or on the left nav, those are there too. Way to much monetization ADs everywhere.&nbsp;Doesnt matter anyway, I fixed it. was not rocket science it was just trash ADVERTISING causeing the issue.,&nbsp;Thank you for the scrutney BTW....&nbsp;&nbsp;

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