How do I make my router to automatically connect to the internet?

[RedIndianRobin]

Hey all,

So my new router came in yesterday and I set it up today. Thing is, it works fine. It connects to the internet when I provide my ISP username and password. However, the issue is, I can't get the router to automatically connect to the internet everytime I turn it off and on. I have to manually get to the internet settings page and click connect to connect it. This is ridiculously bull**bleep** as everytime I have to turn on my PC and go to the settings page to connect it. I never had these type of issues when I used TP-link or D-link routers(this is the first time I'm getting a Netgear router.) Is there anyway I can make the router automatically connect to the internet without having to manually do it myself? 

Please help someone! 😞 

Here is the screenshot of the internet setup page:

[michaelkenward · Accepted solution]

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@RedIndianRobin wrote:
Does Netgear routers even have this feature of connecting automatically to the internet?

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Yes. If they are set up correctly. That is why I pointed you at that page in the manual.

As you have added a new router to your modem, you may need to go through the network setup process again.

Be sure to restart your network in this sequence:

• Turn off and unplug the modem.
• Turn off the modem router and computers.
• Plug in the modem and turn it on. Wait 2 minutes.
• Turn on the modem router and wait 2 minutes.
• Turn on the computers.

[michaelkenward]

We'll have to wait for the screenshot to get approved.

The WNR614, as in your "footer", is a router. So what is your modem?

There is a manual for the device somewhere at the end of this link:

>>>> WNR614 | Product | Support | NETGEAR <<<<

I assume that you have set the correct Connection Mode. See page 20.

[RedIndianRobin]

So why is my screenshot not getting approved? And yes, I did exactly what's said at page 20. My modem is a Optilink(provided by the ISP) not sure about the model though. Modem is perfectly fine as it automatically connects with other branded routers. 

I'm still suffering from the problem though. I have to manually connect to the internet everytime I shut the router down. Does Netgear routers even have this feature of connecting automatically to the internet? Somebody pls help. 

[michaelkenward · Accepted solution]

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@RedIndianRobin wrote:
Does Netgear routers even have this feature of connecting automatically to the internet?

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Yes. If they are set up correctly. That is why I pointed you at that page in the manual.

As you have added a new router to your modem, you may need to go through the network setup process again.

Be sure to restart your network in this sequence:

• Turn off and unplug the modem.
• Turn off the modem router and computers.
• Plug in the modem and turn it on. Wait 2 minutes.
• Turn on the modem router and wait 2 minutes.
• Turn on the computers.

[RedIndianRobin]

Wow! So I did it in the given sequence and it actually works. The router now connects automatically to the internet IF I turn on the router AFTER my modem completes the boot sequence. Earlier, I switched on my modem and router at the same time and was having this issue. So am I suppose to always follow this sequence for the router to automatically connect to the internet? Thanks for you help BTW. 

[michaelkenward]

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@RedIndianRobin wrote:

Earlier, I switched on my modem and router at the same time and was having this issue.

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That's not how it tells you to do things in the Installation Guide which is also available at the end of the link I provided. It may also be in the box that the router came in.

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So am I suppose to always follow this sequence for the router to automatically connect to the internet?

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See the Installation Guide.