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Re: No bridge (TP-link) to internet (Nghthawk AX8)
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Hello All!
I've had a frustrating few days trying to set up my network. I recently moved house and the nature of my NBN connection changed accordingly (from HFC to FTTB). I was somewhat foolishly unaware that my existing router (Nighthawk AX8) does not support VDSL. In order to address this, I got a relatively cheap VDSL modem (TP-link TD-W9970) with the intention of setting it up in bridge mode for my Nighthawk to connect into.
Alas no internet! I should note here that I had no problems at my previous residence.
For the TP-link modem (from factory defaults) I've set it up straight into Bridge mode (no VLAN ID - I'm with Superloop) without amending any other settings, except for specifying the DSL modulation to VDSL2. I should note that as a standalone modem router it works passably and is able to maintain a connection, so I don't think that's the problem.
For my Nighthawk, again from factory defaults, when I try to connect it to the TP-link modem it can't establish an internet connection: DHCP, no VLAN, etc (as per Superloop specifications). I've tried power cycling my Nighthawk through each of the LAN ports on the TP-link modem, even tried different cables and nothing has worked so far.
So, I was hoping people here might be aware of some setting or something (on either modem) that could rectify this situation? At the moment my Nighthawk has become a rather expensive paper weight.
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Have you tried setting up the tp-link in router mode (disable its wifi) and then connect the netgear to it with the netgear in access point mode?
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Have you tried setting up the tp-link in router mode (disable its wifi) and then connect the netgear to it with the netgear in access point mode?
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