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R7000 fw V1.0.11.126_10.2.112 fails to connect to internet when set for Static IP
My Fiber ISP provider assigned me one static IPv4 address. I am attempting to configure the Netgear R7000 router (WAN not LAN) IP address for the Internet connection. The R7000 used as simple rout...
I tried the sequence suggested by FURRYe38 but that did not help. So the ISP sent their technician to the site who confirmed that the problem was with the particular IP address they had assigned. They provided and provisioned a different IP address, and that solved the problem. It worked without needing to cycle power on the Fiber Modem or the Netgear R7000 router. So, the bottom line is that the issue was with the ISP, not the router. So my problem is solved. FURRYe38 Thank you for chiming in with your suggestion.
I tried the sequence suggested by FURRYe38 but that did not help. So the ISP sent their technician to the site who confirmed that the problem was with the particular IP address they had assigned. They provided and provisioned a different IP address, and that solved the problem. It worked without needing to cycle power on the Fiber Modem or the Netgear R7000 router. So, the bottom line is that the issue was with the ISP, not the router. So my problem is solved. FURRYe38 Thank you for chiming in with your suggestion.
Glad you got it working. Be sure to save off a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a reset is needed.
https://kb.netgear.com/24231/How-do-I-back-up-the-router-configuration-settings-on-my-Nighthawk-router
Enjoy. 📡