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How do i connect multiple devices wirelessly to my Nighthawk X10?
I've just bought the Nighthawk X10 router with the Netgear VDSL modem, i was able to replace my BT home hub with it and get it working, but i can only connect one device at a time wirelessly, not sure how to connect multiple devices all at the same time without having to log a device off to use the internet wirelessly on another device. I have not tried to connect multiple devices via the ethernet cable yet, as the piont of the router is that i can use it wirelessly.
I've finally cracked it!!!
recommed instructions for use.
step 1. i had 2 shots of vodka.
step 2. Before luaching the DM200 into a brick wall and clubbing it with a metal object, i decided to take it upon myself to click on the, do it yourself option, which a warning came up saying that i would need networking experiencee. I thought to myself what could possibly go wrong, this is my first time!
step 3. By doing step 2, it brought me onto the admin page, i found the link to update the firmware, so i updated it, while it was updating, i was reading all the update information, and theres a heading that clearly states, something along the lines of making the installation process easier.
step 4. i changed the modem from modem + router mode to modem only mode. (press apply)
step 5. i manually inputted the ISP that BT gave me (bthomehub@btbroadband.com), no password, then changed the dail up setting to always on which is just under the login. (press apply)
step 6. i plugged my router into the modem, and the internet came on, so before i proceeded, i had another shot of vodka, tried google on my PC, wouldnt work, so i tried to connect my phone, IT WORKED!!! i could now finally connect multiple devices, go me. I then proceeded to use safari on my phone, IT WORKED!!! So i turned my laptop off and then on, and the internet came straight up and worked. :)
step 7. Well since ive already opened this bottle of vodka, i now may as well drink to this unbelievable success from what i can only describe myself as a noob to this. :)
Thank you for all your time to help me out, may you all have a great weekend.
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when i try to connect another device, it states;
401 Unauthorized
Access to this resource is denied, your client has not supplied the correct authentication.
or it states;
There is another device already connected, if you wish to procceed, that device will be disconnected.
or words to that effect.
Yes i have the DM200, it states it is a modem, so i'm presuming it is in modem mode. To be honest, i didn't know you could use it for anything else.
Never done this before, always used whatever the internet provider has provided me, so i appreciate you replying to me.
PTEPolish wrote:
Yes i have the DM200, it states it is a modem, so i'm presuming it is in modem mode. To be honest, i didn't know you could use it for anything else.
The DM200 ships in modem/router mode.
It can't do much as a router beyond looking after your PC, but in that mode it can mess up your network and how the router behaves. That could be the cause of what you see.
The good news is that the DM200 plays nicely with BT's DSL.
There is support for the DM200, including a manual, somewhere at the end of this link:
>>> DM200 | Product | Support | NETGEAR <<<
See the section Disable the Modem’s Routing Features and Use the Modem
as a DSL Modem Only.While you are at it, check that you have the latest firmware on the DM200. It isn't something that you will want to do later. Too complicated.
When you have put the thing in modem only mode, you should restart the network as recommended.
Be sure to restart your network in this sequence:
- Turn off and unplug the modem.
- Turn off the modem router and computers.
- Plug in the modem and turn it on. Wait 2 minutes.
- Turn on the modem router and wait 2 minutes.
- Turn on the computers.
If things still look a bit wobbly, try a factory reset on the router and then go through that startup routing again.
There is a manual for the R9000 somewhere at the end of this link:
>>>> Nighthawk X10 R9000 | AD7200 Smart WiFi Router| NETGEAR Support <<<<
The Installation Guide spells out the order for doing things.
