Install RAX29 without a modem

[Magoo7315]

My Netgear R6250 router is old, so I replaced with Nighthawk RAX29. The app wants the ethernet cord connected to the modem.  I never had a modem with the old router - just plugged into the wall.  Doing the same with the new router, I cannot get an internet connection.  Seriously, must I also now buy a modem?

[FURRYe38]

https://kb.netgear.com/22697/How-do-I-install-my-NETGEAR-router-using-the-router-web-interface

[Magoo7315]

I am on an iMac desktop - no Ethernet port.

[microchip8]

"The wall" must have something in it, either a modem or an ONT.

If you can connect to the router's WiFi, you can pull up that Web GUI page in a browser

[michaelkenward]

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@microchip8 wrote:
"The wall" must have something in it, either a modem or an ONT.

If you can connect to the router's WiFi, you can pull up that Web GUI page in a browser

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That's the way to do it @Magoo7315 .

Connect iMac to the wifi. Fire up whatever browser you have, aim it as the usual addresses (routerlogin.net or 192.168.1.1) and you should see the GUI.

When you get there, you may be able to use the "Internet setup wizard" to take you through the process.

At least, no longer warns against using Safari on this router.

The manual might help:

Visit the support pages:

Support | NETGEAR

Feed in your model number and check the documentation for your hardware.

Check the section in the manual

Use a web browser to access the router

You may have done that already. I can't tell from your message.

I mention it because Netgear gave up on supplying paper manuals and CD versions some years ago and people sometimes miss the downloads.