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Netgear Router not working with modem
I have had a Netgear R6700 v3 and have used it at my old resident but switched houses and modem. I had to buy my own modem (motorola MB7621) this time, and couldn't get my internet to go through the ...
- I GOT IT TO WORK!
Log into router via ethernet/routerlogin.net
advanced->
Advanced setup->
IPv6->
I then did all auto config settings all the way down the list. Internet connection type is now DHCP, IPV6 address is get automatically, and LAN setup is auto config. I looked into the manual on the router about ipv6 because my ISP was giving me ipv4 and ipv6 options. If you have my problem look in the routers manual about ipv6. It must have been confused with ipv6 and ipv4. Hopefully this works for some down the road thanks for the assistance here!
I spent an hour on not being able to log into the router. It was because in the windows network settings "network discovery" was turned off! I turned it on and connected immediately. Best to all.
wjnelson76 wrote:
I spent an hour on not being able to log into the router. It was because in the windows network settings "network discovery" was turned off! I turned it on and connected immediately. Best to all.
Ah. That one. There are various way in which Windows frustrates network access.
Well spotted and thanks for reporting back. It could help another victim later on.
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