HelloI am trying to setup my Nighthawk R7000 ac1900 in bridge mode, but I am running into some issues.Here is my setup: Arris TG4482A Gateway -wifi-> R7000 Router(bridge) -ethernet-> ComputerI already updated my R7000 with the latest firmware update (1.0.11.136).I went through these steps:https://kb.netgear.com/24105/What-is-wireless-bridge-mode-and-how-do-I-set-it-up-on-my-NETGEAR-router It seems to work at first,also getting some good speed, then after maybe 30sec-1min, it stops working.I can connect to the router (bridge) from the computer, but cannot see anything really (it keeps loading). Is there any settings I should be changing either in the Modem or the bridged router? Thanks

I forgot to add that it seems to mess with the Gateway, wifi stops working, cable tv stops working , my Lan setup kept working though.The gateway needs a reboot once it seems in that state.

Whats the distance in between the ISP router and the R7000? What channels are you using on the ISP router? 5Ghz? Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update? A complete pull of the power adapters for a period of time after the factory reset then walk thru the setup wizard and setup from scratch with a wired PC and web browser.

HelloThe distance is pretty short. (6 meters maybe) Also tried with both of them next to each other as a test.I was using the 5Ghz signal to get the fastest signal possible, and the channel is "automatically" managed (and its set to channel 44 at the moment, signal seems to be pretty good) I did try a Factory Reset after the latest FW update, and did try a few installs at different times (after the router was disconnected for a few days) all on a wired PC, but it still gives me the same thing.

I'll see if I can produce this as well. I think I saw think on mine and couldn't get time to troubleshoot it more.

OK, so i got some time to try this with mine. FW is v.126 on the R7000. I think I downgraded it due to troubleshooting this before. However I'm using a different router this time. RAXE500-5G SSID with Smart Connect disabled, manual channel 48 and Up to 2100Mbps on wireless speed on 5Ghz. WPA2 and AES only. Mixed WPA2/WPA3 doesnt' work for R series routers in bridge mode. R7000 wireless bridge mode set to 5Ghz and the SSID name and WPA2 security PW. Using static IP address and DNS configuration on the R7000 bridge mode. Been working thus far. I'll let this run this week and post back if I notice anything. I also have one of these cooling from under the R7000 as well: https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Cooling-Receiver-Playstation-Computer/dp/B08ZSJFNMS

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jfg2
Aspirant
Sep 08, 2023
I forgot to add that it seems to mess with the Gateway, wifi stops working, cable tv stops working , my Lan setup kept working though.
The gateway needs a reboot once it seems in that state.
- FURRYe38
  Guru - Experienced User
  Sep 10, 2023
  Whats the distance in between the ISP router and the R7000?
  
  What channels are you using on the ISP router?
  
  5Ghz?
  
  Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update? A complete pull of the power adapters for a period of time after the factory reset then walk thru the setup wizard and setup from scratch with a wired PC and web browser.
  - jfg2
    Aspirant
    Sep 11, 2023
    Hello
    The distance is pretty short. (6 meters maybe) Also tried with both of them next to each other as a test.
    
    I was using the 5Ghz signal to get the fastest signal possible, and the channel is "automatically" managed (and its set to channel 44 at the moment, signal seems to be pretty good)
    
    I did try a Factory Reset after the latest FW update, and did try a few installs at different times (after the router was disconnected for a few days) all on a wired PC, but it still gives me the same thing.

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