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LisaRad24
May 14, 2020Tutor
Connecting R6400 to new modem
I received a new modem from Xfinity (XB7-T https://corporate.comcast.com/press/releases/comcast-launches-internet-device-multi-gigabit-speeds-wifi-6 ) and tried to connect to my Netgear R6400. The ro...
- May 14, 2020Just follow this guide
https://kb.netgear.com/20927/How-do-I-change-my-NETGEAR-router-to-AP-mode-after-I-ve-already-run-setup
plemans
May 14, 2020Guru - Experienced User
That device is a modem/router combo device. Add in the netgear and your running a double nat.
https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAT
You can try putting the xfinity device in passthrough/modem only mode. Or you can try putting the netgear in access point mode.
- LisaRad24May 14, 2020Tutor
Oh, nice. I did not know that. So much to learn! Now how do I put the netgear in access point mode? haha Thanks!
- plemansMay 14, 2020Guru - Experienced UserJust follow this guide
https://kb.netgear.com/20927/How-do-I-change-my-NETGEAR-router-to-AP-mode-after-I-ve-already-run-setup- LisaRad24May 15, 2020Tutor
Thank you so much!! It worked. So glad!! 4 hours later...thank you, thank you!