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da57836
Feb 10, 2022Guide
Got a new AT&T Arris Router and now MR60 / MS60 Mesh Dropping In and out
I was troubleshooting an issue where my iPhones would show connected to WiFi but use LTE instead (until my data plan runs out), and as part of that process AT&T sent me a new Arris BGW210-700. I tur...
- Feb 10, 2022
Is this the complete set of instructions on both devices?
plemans
Feb 10, 2022Guru - Experienced User
I have a special place in my body for that modem's passthrough mode (and its not my heart).
I see tons of issues with it.
Many find it easier to just leave it in router mode, disable its wifi, and run their netgear in access point mode.
Have you tried that option?
da57836
Feb 10, 2022Guide
I have not. Proposed change:
1 - turnoff passthrough mode on Arris (wifi is already off)
2 - change nighthawk to AP only? How does one do that?
Thanks for proposing a solution!
- plemansFeb 10, 2022Guru - Experienced User
before putting the netgear in access point mode, make sure the att router is back in router mode. Otherwise the netgear won't pull an IP address in access point mode.