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R6900 wired OK; wireless NOT OK
Hi all, I was using the router as an AP where all was fine, but just now configured it to be my gateway. (Replacing failing Centurylink "modem" on Fiber internet service). My wired connections ar...
Bruceski44 wrote:
I was using the router as an AP where all was fine, but just now configured it to be my gateway. (Replacing failing Centurylink "modem" on Fiber internet service).
The first move when introducing a router (old or new) to a different internet service is a "factory reset" to wipe out any settings inherited from an earlier service.
Do that and the restart the whole shebang in the right order.
Be sure to reboot your network in this sequence:
- Turn off and unplug modem.
- Turn off router and computers.
- Plug in and turn on modem. Wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
- Turn on the router and wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
- Turn on computers and rest of network.