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Just replacing my ASUS GS-AX5400 router with the Netgear RS200. Need some insight on the setup before it get's here. I have an AT&T BGW Router that is connected to my fibre opt cable. Now the GS-AX5400 router connected to the BGW (cable going from internet LAN port) to the GS-AX5400 WAN port. Is this going to be the same with the RS200? You might be asking yourself, why am I switching routers. The reason is that the GS-AX5400 will only support 24 devices connected to it. I'm beling (from what I've read) is that the RS200 can support 80.connected devices.
Thank U
Timlab55 wrote:
I have an AT&T BGW Router that is connected to my fibre opt cable.
What is that? (That label could be one of many things.)
How is it configured?
If it is running as a router, then you run the risk of conflicts.
Two routers on your network can cause headaches. For example, you can end up with local problems with addresses on your network. Among other things, the other router can misdirect traffic to addresses that the Netgear router usually handles, such as routerlogin.net or the usual default IP address for a router, 192.168.1.1.
This explains some of the other drawbacks.
What is Double NAT? | Answer | NETGEAR Support
Unless you have specific reasons for using two routers – to create two separate networks for example – it is often easier to use just one router and then to set up the second router as a wifi access point (AP) with a wired connection to the main router. Netgear advises this, as does just about every site you will visit.How do I change my NETGEAR router to AP mode? | Answer | NETGEAR Support
But that has its own drawbacks:Disabled Features on the Router when set to AP Mode | Answer | NETGEAR Support
It may be possible to put the modem/router into modem only (bridge) mode and then to use the second device as the router.
The reason is that the GS-AX5400 will only support 24 devices connected to it. I'm beling (from what I've read) is that the RS200 can support 80.connected devices.Have you actually experienced issues with this? Or is it just something you read somewhere?
Just another user with time on their hands.
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Timlab55 wrote:
I have an AT&T BGW Router that is connected to my fibre opt cable.
What is that? (That label could be one of many things.)
How is it configured?
If it is running as a router, then you run the risk of conflicts.
Two routers on your network can cause headaches. For example, you can end up with local problems with addresses on your network. Among other things, the other router can misdirect traffic to addresses that the Netgear router usually handles, such as routerlogin.net or the usual default IP address for a router, 192.168.1.1.
This explains some of the other drawbacks.
What is Double NAT? | Answer | NETGEAR Support
Unless you have specific reasons for using two routers – to create two separate networks for example – it is often easier to use just one router and then to set up the second router as a wifi access point (AP) with a wired connection to the main router. Netgear advises this, as does just about every site you will visit.How do I change my NETGEAR router to AP mode? | Answer | NETGEAR Support
But that has its own drawbacks:Disabled Features on the Router when set to AP Mode | Answer | NETGEAR Support
It may be possible to put the modem/router into modem only (bridge) mode and then to use the second device as the router.
The reason is that the GS-AX5400 will only support 24 devices connected to it. I'm beling (from what I've read) is that the RS200 can support 80.connected devices.Have you actually experienced issues with this? Or is it just something you read somewhere?
Just another user with time on their hands.
Your ISP Modem already has a built in router and wifi. This would be a double NAT (two router) condition which isn't recommended. This would be a double NAT condition which isn't recommended. https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAT
https://kb.netgear.com/30187/How-to-fix-issues-with-Double-NAT
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/20927/How-do-I-change-my-NETGEAR-router-to-AP-mode
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-WIFI-6-AX-AND-Wi-Fi-6E-AXE/Procedure-for-Factory-reset-of-RBS850/m-p/2367505/highlight/true#M53985
Try option #2 first...Good Luck.
Timlab55 wrote:
Just replacing my ASUS GS-AX5400 router with the Netgear RS200. Need some insight on the setup before it get's here. I have an AT&T BGW Router that is connected to my fibre opt cable. Now the GS-AX5400 router connected to the BGW (cable going from internet LAN port) to the GS-AX5400 WAN port. Is this going to be the same with the RS200? You might be asking yourself, why am I switching routers. The reason is that the GS-AX5400 will only support 24 devices connected to it. I'm beling (from what I've read) is that the RS200 can support 80.connected devices.
Thank U
