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JohnBecker
Jan 29, 2024Tutor
R8000P Nighthawk router not working with Eero Pro 6E
After trading-in my Zyxel modem with the Eero pro 6E, my R8000P Nighthawk router no longer works. My ISP is Altafiber and I'm using fiber optics. Cat 6 is my cable from my ONT. Any help would be ap...
- Feb 03, 2024Since the eero is managing DHCP, it'll have the address in it's attached devices page. Look that up in the eero and use it to access it
plemans
Feb 03, 2024Guru - Experienced User
Hub/switch basically the same thing. It'll work just like it did before but it's not managing the routing features, the eero is.
You can set it as a dedicated 2.4ghz or leave it's smart connect on. Up to you
You can set it as a dedicated 2.4ghz or leave it's smart connect on. Up to you
JohnBecker
Feb 03, 2024Tutor
Got it. Thank you again.
- FURRYe38Feb 05, 2024Guru - Experienced User
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. 📡
JohnBecker wrote:
Got it. Thank you again.