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R7960P
When I enter a web address on any browser or any computer connected by wifi or lan, I have to go to the address listed at the top of the webpage and resubmit. The first time I get an error. On a we...
Thank You for your response and your kind way of reminding me to send the required information.
Hardware is of course R7960P
Firmware is V1.4.3.88
It is true it is connected to a Mediacom Aris TG3452 Xtream Cable modem . All of my internet connections come from the Netgear Modem except for the cable phone which plugs directly into the cable modem.
I have fixed my immediate problem by changing the wifi and lan network connection properties to use a specific DNS Server (microsoft one) instead of obtaining one automatically..
Of course I am still at a loss why the DNS Server obtained automatically did not work requiring a second and connection as described in my original question.
Your ISP Modem already has a built in router and wifi. This would be a double NAT (two router) condition which isn't recommended.
Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge or modem only mode. Then use the NG router in router mode. You'll need to contact the ISP for help and information in regards to the modem being bridged correctly.
2. If you can't bridge the modem, disable ALL wifi radios on the modem, configure the modems DMZ/ExposedHost or IP Pass-Through for the IP address the NG router gets from the modem. https://kb.netgear.com/25891/DMZ-on-NETGEAR-routers
https://kb.netgear.com/24086/How-do-I-set-up-a-default-DMZ-server-on-my-Nighthawk-router
3. Or disable all wifi radios on the modem and connect the NG router to the modem, LAN to LAN configure AP mode on the NG router.
https://kb.netgear.com/24104/How-do-I-change-my-Nighthawk-router-to-AP-mode-after-I-ve-already-run-setup