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Topbanana81's avatar
Topbanana81
Aspirant
Jan 10, 2021

Registering 2nd hand router

Hi, just want to (re)register it as I ideally want to be able to allow remote access to my pc...

I know the item was purchased 2nd hand, as anyone have any suggestions??

Regards

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  • I couldn't find anything specific to registering a 2nd hand router but it has been my experience that you can't typicall register something that is purchase used.  

    • michaelkenward's avatar
      michaelkenward
      Guru - Experienced User

      No1Mportnt wrote:

      I couldn't find anything specific to registering a 2nd hand router but it has been my experience that you can't typicall register something that is purchase used.  


       

      You don't need to "register" a router or modem/router like the D7800 to be able to use it.

       

      Registration exists for warrant and 90-days of support after purchase. Neither of these is transferable.

       

       

       

       

  • michaelkenward's avatar
    michaelkenward
    Guru - Experienced User

    Topbanana81 wrote:
    Hi, just want to (re)register it as I ideally want to be able to allow remote access to my pc...


    You don't need to "register" a device to use Anywhere Access, as it is now known. You have to set up remote management as the manual describes.

     

    Visit the support pages:

    Support | NETGEAR

    Feed in your model number and check the documentation for your hardware.

    If you hit a problem with a device that is already associated with remote management then you'll have to prevail upon one of the Netgear moderators to help you out.

     

    You might get more help, and find earlier questions and answers about your hardware, in the appropriate section for your device. That's probably here:

    DSL Modems & Routers

    • Topbanana81's avatar
      Topbanana81
      Aspirant
      Too be honest the router drops more than a whores draws.... Destined for the bin. #leavenetgearalone