Hello, I'm struggling to do something that should be simple, but I haven't had any luck yet: I just need to be ablet to plug my Windows 10 machine that must have a fixed IP adress in the 192.168.0.xxx range (because of the program it is running) to the LAN part of the Nighthawk and be able to access that computer with my iPad wirelessly. The Nighthawk must also have a fixed IP address with no DHCP. Can someone point me in the right direction?
Re: Connect to Computer from iPad Through Nighthawk
> Model: XR700|Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router
Firmware version? Connected to what?
> [...] I'm struggling to do something that should be simple, but I > haven't had any luck yet: [...]
Luck is not what you need. A better explanation of your environment, and the actual task and its requirements might help, however.
> [...] my Windows 10 machine that must have a fixed IP adress in the > 192.168.0.xxx range (because of the program it is running) [...]
_Which_ "the program" is that, and what led you to believe that it requires some particular IP address anyplace? Such a restriction would be very unusual/unlikely.
> [...] The Nighthawk must also have a fixed IP address [...]
These routers generally have two IP addresses: LAN and WAN/Internet. Its LAN address generally _is _fixed, and its WAN/Internet address generally is determined by the relevant ISP, not by the user.
> [...] with no DHCP. [...]
Why? Are you trying to configure the XR700 as a wireless access point? If so, then visit http://netgear.com/support , put in your model number, and look for Documentation. Get the User Manual. Look for "Use the Router as a WiFi Access Point Only".
General advice: You might have more success if you described the actual problem which you are trying to solve, rather than asking how to implement some particular "solution" ("fixed IP address with no DHCP"), which may have little or nothing to do with the actual problem (whatever it might be).
Re: Connect to Computer from iPad Through Nighthawk
Firmware 1.0.1.34
Let me try again. I need a closed network: PC connected via ethernet to Nighthawk connected wirelessly to iPad. That's it, nothing else on the network (no internet).
Yes, the PC must be on a fixed IP address, and yes, it's not an uncommon program.
I thought I just needed the Nighthawk to be an Access Point, but that's not working, which is why I'm reaching out. It seems like it should be simple but I'm stuck. I can get my iPad to be able to ping the Nighthawk and the PC can ping it as well. but I can't get connectivity from iPad to PC, which is what I need.
Re: Connect to Computer from iPad Through Nighthawk
> [...] I need a closed network: PC connected via ethernet to Nighthawk > connected wirelessly to iPad. That's it, nothing else on the network > (no internet).
That's better. That should be nearly easy. Exceptions noted below.
Hint: If a device has different types of Ethernet ports, then "connected to device" is not enough detail.
Are you connecting the Windows system to a LAN Ethernet port, or are you trying to be clever? Hint: Don't try. At least not that way. In the words of the philosopher Williams, "If you don't think too good, don't think too much." Your Windows system and the iPad are both LAN systems, and should be connected accordingly.
> Yes, the PC must be on a fixed IP address, and yes, it's not an > uncommon program.
Without some evidence, I don't believe that, but it may not really matter. I assume that you meant, "_is_ an uncommon program".
The default LAN address/subnet for a Netgear router is normally "192.168.1.1/24", so if you really do want (I still doubt "need") it to work with a client system "in the 192.168.0.xxx range", then you'd want to adjust its LAN IP parameters accordingly. Look for "Change the Router's LAN IP Address" in the User Manual. It should be happy enough at "192.168.0.1".
> I thought I just needed the Nighthawk to be an Access Point, but > that's not working, which is why I'm reaching out. [...]
Most wireless devices expect to use DHCP to get their IP parameters, so a WAP (with no DHCP server) would be inadequate.
> [...] I can get my iPad to be able to ping the Nighthawk and the PC > can ping it as well. but I can't get connectivity from iPad to PC, > which is what I need.
What are the IP addresses of all these devices/interfaces? Actual "ping" commands with their actual output (error messages) should be more informative than your summary. Copy+paste is your friend.
> [...] (no internet).
With no Internet connection, you'd typically lose DNS, but you may not care. I'd expect the router to be a little frustrated by the lack of an NTP server, leading to bad date+times in logs, bad scheduling, and other such things about which you also may not care.
But if you don't want an external/Internet connection, then leave the router's WAN/Internet port idle.
