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Jaybird64
Aspirant
Feb 03, 2023

Will Genie work with other routers?

I know this is a stupid question, but after moving to a new home I had problems with my old C7000 modem/router. So instead, I’m using AT&T’s equipment.

My NETGEAR Genie oddly still worked with managing my router for 2 years but now I’m having trouble with my Genie (Mac OS or iPad IOS). And now I’m unable to access any settings because I can’t log into the app with the standard admin name and Pwd. Any suggestions? Should I just delete the app and manage my AT&T router settings with my online account? Not sure if any of this make sense so I hope someone can help.

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  • michaelkenward's avatar
    michaelkenward
    Guru - Experienced User

    Jaybird64 wrote:

     

    My NETGEAR Genie oddly still worked with managing my router for 2 years but now I’m having trouble with my Genie (Mac OS or iPad IOS).


    Is that the desktop genie for Macs rather than the one for mobile devices?

     


    Jaybird64 wrote:

    I know this is a stupid question, but after moving to a new home I had problems with my old C7000 modem/router. So instead, I’m using AT&T’s equipment.

    AT&T's kit seems to cause problems all round.

     

    You might want to troubleshoot these problems. What were they?

     


    Jaybird64 wrote:

    I know this is a stupid question..



    There's no such thing as a stupid question, only stupid answers.

     

     

     

    • Jaybird64's avatar
      Jaybird64
      Aspirant

      Is that the desktop genie for Macs rather than the one for mobile devices?

      YES!

       

      AT&T's kit seems to cause problems all round.

      Not sure why it started happening after 2 years.

       

      The thing that drew my attention to this problems is because my wifi wasn't connecting. I have a Linksys Velop mesh and I think one of the towers went bad. I ordered a better mesh system but still waiting on delivery.

       

      Thanks for you help!