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C6250 Bridge Mode: cannot find option to "Use other operating mode" in the GUI

RaydioRay
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C6250 Bridge Mode: cannot find option to "Use other operating mode" in the GUI

I am using the subject C6250 Wi-Fi cable modem router to connect to my ISP. I have switched off the Wi-Fi function on the C6250 and connected a Google Nest Wi-Fi router to give me Wi-Fi coverage in the house. I understand that this gives me a Double Nat configuration, and have been advised to change this by putting the C6250 in bridge mode. I try following the instructions to put the C6250 into bridge mode (here) but when I navigate to Advanced tab > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings I cannot find a "Use other operating mode" option. Can anyone help, and perhaps point out what I am doing wrong?

 

I appreciate the help (I'm a novice user), and thank you in advance for any help offered.

Model: C6250|AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router
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antinode
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Re: C6250 Bridge Mode: cannot find option to "Use other operating mode" in the GUI

> [...] I cannot find a "Use other operating mode" option. [...]

 

   Visit http://netgear.com/support , put in your (actual) model number,
and look for Documentation.  Get the User Manual.  Read.  Look for
"Cable the Modem Router to a Router and Use Bridge Mode".  (Further
reading might be helpful, too.)

 

> [...] I try following the instructions to put the C6250 into bridge
> mode (here) [...]

 

   I would not expect an "R6250 FAQs" document to be especially helpful
for a model "C6250".  (Especially for its modem-related features.)

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antinode
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Re: C6250 Bridge Mode: cannot find option to "Use other operating mode" in the GUI

> [...] I cannot find a "Use other operating mode" option. [...]

 

   Visit http://netgear.com/support , put in your (actual) model number,
and look for Documentation.  Get the User Manual.  Read.  Look for
"Cable the Modem Router to a Router and Use Bridge Mode".  (Further
reading might be helpful, too.)

 

> [...] I try following the instructions to put the C6250 into bridge
> mode (here) [...]

 

   I would not expect an "R6250 FAQs" document to be especially helpful
for a model "C6250".  (Especially for its modem-related features.)

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RaydioRay
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Re: C6250 Bridge Mode: cannot find option to "Use other operating mode" in the GUI

Thank you!

 

Clearly, reading the correct documentation is always a good idea ...

 

I appreciate you taking the time to get me on the straight and narrow.

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antinode
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Re: C6250 Bridge Mode: cannot find option to "Use other operating mode" in the GUI

> Thank you!

 

   Glad to help.  It's such a rare pleasure to find someone who even
_tried_ to find a document before asking.

 

   For future reference, there's a more appropriate forum for your
gizmo:

 

      https://community.netgear.com/t5/x/bd-p/home-cable-modems-routers

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JDD415
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Re: C6250 Bridge Mode: cannot find option to "Use other operating mode" in the GUI

'Router mode' should be set to 'No' under Advanced Settings. This sets it in bridge mode. Dug into the documentation and created an account here to provide a straight answer
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