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Changing router information due to new modem

Richmond12
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Changing router information due to new modem

I'm writing this as my cable provider suggested that I ask how to update.  I have 1 modems, one for work, one for home.  My router was hooked up to my home modem but after a power outage, the surge fried my previous modem.  I received a new modem and when I hooked it up, it would not recognize the router, or vice/versa.  He said that it was because the old modem had a 4 character address, whereas the new modem has 6+ and the router is still looking for a 4 character.  Is there any way on the modem page to update this, so it finds my modem?

Model: R6250|Smart WiFi Router (AC1600)
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FURRYe38
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Re: Changing router information due to new modem

Try powering OFF both ISP Modem and router for 1 minute. Power ON the ISP Modem first and let it sync. Then power ON the router. A factory reset maybe needed on the router and walk thru it's setup wizard. 

 

Please post about this here for your model router:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Nighthawk-WiFi-Routers/bd-p/home-wifi-routers-nighthawk

Good Luck.

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