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jomedusa
Aspirant
Jun 26, 2026

RS700S setup issues

I have a new RS700S and I am trying to get it setup but having issues.  

 

My first question is does it need to have access to the internet to complete the setup?  I am switching to Fiber and I am pretty sure I will need to have the ONT changed to bridge mode.

 

When I follow the steps within the app I get to a step where it asks for the admin password the was setup with web interface so I connected to device opened a browser to the .1 address and got the splash screen.  I clicked on the link related to not having the smartphone device.  Once it redirected to a site it timed out due to not being able to get to the internet.

 

I have an older nighthawk that I can browse to the IP and login locally, is that not available now?

 

Thanks in advance,

 

Joe

rs700

4 Replies

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jun 26, 2026

    No. Can be setup with out being connected to any ISP service. Use a wired PC and web browser for this. I do this all the time with mine. I use MS Edge browser.

    https://kb.netgear.com/22697/How-do-I-install-my-NETGEAR-router-using-the-router-web-interface

    Follow the step in the setup wizard that says your not connected to the internet, select setup manually. 

    You may get a screen that is blank towards the end and seems to wan to go to netgears warranty page. You can skip this. Just input 192.168.1.1 again and it should get you the home screen of the router or the log in. 

  • jomedusa's avatar
    jomedusa
    Aspirant
    Jun 27, 2026

    Thanks so much for the response...one thing I have had to do is add a host file entry for routerlogin.net as it was trying to redirect to that page.  Now I am having issues getting a WAN address from my ONT.  I have checked with RightFiber and they have assured me the ONT is in bridge mode.  I am able to get an address plugging directly into the ONT with a laptop and they also provided a Zyxel which does get an address.  I am using the Internet Port (10Gbps) but it will not get an address.  I am going to attempt a factory reset but this is a brand new router.

     

    Thanks in advance,

     

    Joe

    • FURRYe38's avatar
      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      Jun 27, 2026

      Make sure the ISP doesn't have any special WAN side configurations like PPPoE or VLAN requirements needed on the RS router. 

      Might try connecting a non managed switch in between the RS router and ONT and see if this helps any. 

      Be sure that you power OFF the ONT for 30 seconds then back ON after connecting the RS router to the ONT. 

      Brand and model# of the ONT that the router is connected too? 

      Besure your using good quality LAN cable in between the ONT and RS router. CAT6A STP is recommended.