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Re: Router recycling
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Router recycling
Does anyone know of any ways to reuse or repurpose a functioning netgear router? Thanks!
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Re: Router recycling
Depends on what you want to do and which router model you have. If it's a pure router, you can turn it into an Access Point to extend coverage
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Re: Router recycling
@IvorJohn wrote:
Does anyone know of any ways to reuse or repurpose a functioning netgear router? Thanks!
The C7000 listed in your footer is a cable modem/router. This means that, unlike most DSL modem/routers, it is not easily reused as an wireless access point or as a standalone router, unlike. You may be able to do it, but the device doesn't come with simple instructions in the manual.
The first thing to do is this:
How do I perform a factory reset on my NETGEAR router? | Answer | NETGEAR Support
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Re: Router recycling
you could use it as an access point, I used my old netgear dsl/router as an access point. Mine is a little older so don't know if converting it to an access point is different than mine. Of course you need to disable the dhcp part of it.
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Re: Router recycling
You can also just give it away to someone who needs one. No need to clutter your home. I use Freegle to advertise when I have something to give away for free, and there's almost always someone who does within a day or two.
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Re: Router recycling
@wcalifas wrote:
you could use it as an access point, I used my old netgear dsl/router as an access point.
DSL modem/routers are designed for that, with instructions in the manuals Use the Modem Router as a WiFi Access Point.
Cable modem/routers don't have that advantage. You have to resort to a different approach.
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Re: Router recycling
> Does anyone know of any ways to reuse or repurpose a functioning
> netgear router? [...]
As what?
> Model: C7000|Nighthawk - AC1900 WiFi Cable Modem Router
Is that the model?
> [...] You have to resort to a different approach.
https://community.netgear.com/t5/x/x/m-p/2025635
I'm sure that he's aware of that method. Why he didn't refer you to
it is unclear.
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