Netgear C7000v2 bridge mode - 1 active ethernet port

[nilsen9]

(EDIT - appears that it is common and normal for only one port to be active. This can be closed).

I recently picked up an Eero mesh system and wanted to use my C7000v2 modem/router to just be a modem. As such, I put the gateway into “modem only” mode by turning the router portion off. However, I can only get one Ethernet port on the C7000v2 to work/be active. Since the Eero only has one extra port, I need the extra Ethernet ports on the modem. After turning off router mode does this really only have one active Ethernet port?

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@nilsen9 wrote:
(EDIT - appears that it is common and normal for only one port to be active. This can be closed).

I recently picked up an Eero mesh system and wanted to use my C7000v2 modem/router to just be a modem. As such, I put the gateway into “modem only” mode by turning the router portion off. However, I can only get one Ethernet port on the C7000v2 to work/be active. Since the Eero only has one extra port, I need the extra Ethernet ports on the modem. After turning off router mode does this really only have one active Ethernet port?

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As you have found out, in modem only mode only one Ethernet port is active on your C7000v2.  This is normal operation for combination devices. 

A four port unmanaged Ethernet switch is available for under $20 on Amazon.  Make sure you connect it downstream from your router and not between your C7000v2 and the router.

You can mark your post as resolved so others may benefit.

[Kitsap · Accepted solution]

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@nilsen9 wrote:
(EDIT - appears that it is common and normal for only one port to be active. This can be closed).

I recently picked up an Eero mesh system and wanted to use my C7000v2 modem/router to just be a modem. As such, I put the gateway into “modem only” mode by turning the router portion off. However, I can only get one Ethernet port on the C7000v2 to work/be active. Since the Eero only has one extra port, I need the extra Ethernet ports on the modem. After turning off router mode does this really only have one active Ethernet port?

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As you have found out, in modem only mode only one Ethernet port is active on your C7000v2.  This is normal operation for combination devices. 

A four port unmanaged Ethernet switch is available for under $20 on Amazon.  Make sure you connect it downstream from your router and not between your C7000v2 and the router.

You can mark your post as resolved so others may benefit.