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Dworsky
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Jul 29, 2015
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Putting N300 in "router only" mode with a Comcast Arris TG862 Modem/Router

I want to connect a Netgear N300 (model C3000) to a Comcast Arris TG862 router/modem/gateway that has very limited wifi coverage.   I need to put the Comcast modem/router in "bridge mode" to off ...
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    DarrenM
    Aug 03, 2015

    Dworsky

     

    I did some more research on the N300 unfortunately it cant be used as just a router/AP so the only way you could use the wireless off this modem is to make it modem for your comcast connection. Sorry that didn't work.

     

    DarrenM

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DarrenM
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Aug 03, 2015

Dworsky

 

I did some more research on the N300 unfortunately it cant be used as just a router/AP so the only way you could use the wireless off this modem is to make it modem for your comcast connection. Sorry that didn't work.

 

DarrenM

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Dworsky
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Aug 03, 2015

Thanks, Darren, (even though it is bad news).

 

Edgar