Can someone explain how to set up the r6250 netgear router in laymans terms . I currently have a gateway wireless/router and telephone modem combined and i am replacing it with the R6250. I have a difficult time understanding the instructioms that came with the unit . Thanks______ Can someone explain how to set up the r6250 netgear router in laymans terms . I currently have a gateway wireless/router and telephone modem combined and i am replacing it with the R6250. I have... » Read More Can someone explain how to set up the r6250 netgear router in laymans terms . I currently have a gateway wireless/router and telephone modem combined and i am replacing it with the R6250. I have a difficult time understanding the instructioms that came with the unit . Thanks______ « Show Less
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That's a more difficult setup Walter. Reason being is that you need to decouple the wireless router piece from your current setup. This is done by calling up your service provider and inquiring about how to make it a modem only unit because you have a better wireless router.Once done, it's as simple as plugging a cable from the old modem/router into the internet port of the new r6250.It's not that you didn't grasp the instructions, they were not written for your all-in-one device! make sure you understand the steps from your service provider clearly before executing my proposed solution.Good luck! That's a more difficult setup Walter. Reason being is that you need to decouple the wireless router piece from your current setup. This is done by calling up your service provider and inquiring about how to make it a modem only unit because you have a better wireless router.Once done, it's as simple as plugging a cable from the old modem/router into the internet port of the new r6250.It's not that you didn't grasp the instructions, they were not written for your all-in-one device! make sure you understand the steps from your service provider clearly... » Read More That's a more difficult setup Walter. Reason being is that you need to decouple the wireless router piece from your current setup. This is done by calling up your service provider and inquiring about how to make it a modem only unit because you have a better wireless router.Once done, it's as simple as plugging a cable from the old modem/router into the internet port of the new r6250.It's not that you didn't grasp the instructions, they were not written for your all-in-one device! make sure you understand the steps from your service provider clearly before executing my proposed solution.Good luck! « Show Less
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I have never set up a gateway before, looks like you just need to to the internet connection from it and turn off its wireless function. I would call netgear support .. You might have to wait on hold for a while but i bet they know what to do... Sorry..
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Are you still planning to use the modem function on the other router or have you switched to broadband ?
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Hi Joslen, I must say that it is a very good router. how ever I tried at first to set it up my self and was having some difficulty at first, so I had to take it to my service provider and let them put in the settings for their network. You can also request the settings over the phone, but I think it is best to take it to them because the settings are different for prepaid and postpaid. There are only two settings to change for either one the rest remains default.Must remember that when you input the information to save it otherwise it returns to the default. Let me know if you were successful.
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I have this model and use it often When I purchased mine there was another model without the guide and it was more money. If you do purchase a router use good bits they cost more but are cheaper in the long run. They won't break and last longer. hope this helps you. This is one of the best routers you can buy. It cost more but its worth it.
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Reds, are you using a router only or are you using a modem and a router. If using a modem and a separate router then you may be able to use the Netgear instead of the Windstream. If using just a router, then you might have a problem using any router other than the Windstream. Naturally your provider will want you to use their router. I plugged my modem (an Actiontec) into the Netgear router and then connected my pc to the router. Nothing else to do but to register the router and it was working with no problems. Hope this helps.
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I'm sorry but I made an error. My model is the WRT610N. With the 610 plugged from jack#2 (I don't know why but all I've read say use jack #2) and plug it into your computer. In your Browser type 192.168.1.100 (the address of the router). In the screen that pops up you'll need to search but but the "N" and "G" (5.4 mHz and 2.4 mHz respectively) are shown on one of the screens (I can't tell you at the moment because I don't have mine plugged in) you'll see both frequencies and you disable the high one. My email is wwgorman@msn.com. Perhaps tomorrow afternoon I can acess the display on my unit and advise you further. Please email me if you need futher information. I'm sorry but I made an error. My model is the WRT610N. With the 610 plugged from jack#2 (I don't know why but all I've read say use jack #2) and plug it into your computer. In your Browser type 192.168.1.100 (the address of the router). In the screen that pops up you'll need to search but but the "N" and "G" (5.4 mHz and 2.4 mHz respectively) are shown on one of the screens (I can't tell you at the moment because I don't have mine plugged in) you'll see both frequencies and you disable the high one. My email is wwgorman@msn.com. Perhaps tomorrow afternoon I can acess... » Read More I'm sorry but I made an error. My model is the WRT610N. With the 610 plugged from jack#2 (I don't know why but all I've read say use jack #2) and plug it into your computer. In your Browser type 192.168.1.100 (the address of the router). In the screen that pops up you'll need to search but but the "N" and "G" (5.4 mHz and 2.4 mHz respectively) are shown on one of the screens (I can't tell you at the moment because I don't have mine plugged in) you'll see both frequencies and you disable the high one. My email is wwgorman@msn.com. Perhaps tomorrow afternoon I can acess the display on my unit and advise you further. Please email me if you need futher information. « Show Less
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A year ago I made several calls to Netgear's tech support about the Repeater feature. Not a single person there had any idea what I was talking about. I can't blame them though as Netgear doesn't include anything in the manual...so I doubt they have any info to train their own people.What you want is a Belkin F5D7132 Universal Repeater. It's basically an access point with a static IP on your local network, that is authenticated with your main router's WEP. A chore to setup so you should understand the concepts of how routers and IPs work or you will be pulling out your hair. I have one on my home theater and it works fine at 54mbps. A year ago I made several calls to Netgear's tech support about the Repeater feature. Not a single person there had any idea what I was talking about. I can't blame them though as Netgear doesn't include anything in the manual...so I doubt they have any info to train their own people.What you want is a Belkin F5D7132 Universal Repeater. It's basically an access point with a static IP on your local network, that is authenticated with your main router's WEP. A chore to setup so you should understand the concepts of how routers and IPs work or you will be pulling out your hair. I... » Read More A year ago I made several calls to Netgear's tech support about the Repeater feature. Not a single person there had any idea what I was talking about. I can't blame them though as Netgear doesn't include anything in the manual...so I doubt they have any info to train their own people.What you want is a Belkin F5D7132 Universal Repeater. It's basically an access point with a static IP on your local network, that is authenticated with your main router's WEP. A chore to setup so you should understand the concepts of how routers and IPs work or you will be pulling out your hair. I have one on my home theater and it works fine at 54mbps. « Show Less
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Mine came with instructions. Try plugging in the LAN cable to the router, then your computer, then universal one; 192.168.0.1. If that doesn't work, and if you don't have the instructions, try writing the seller. They are pretty good at responding. I had a question and they responded right away.
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I got my wrt160n working with the wre54g. All that was required was setting the wrt160n router to bg mode instead of bgn mode. I also had to disable security on the router.
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Netgear has excellent customer service, while I cannot answer your question I'm fairly sure they would be happy to if you asked them. Here is a quote from a message I got from them with some links that might be helpful." Please remember that whenever you have trouble that there are several options for us to assist. You can contact our support team at support.netgear.com, ask a question on our forums: forum1.netgear.com, or you can email us directly at amazon@netgear.com."
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More info is needed. Do you already have a router hooked up to your internet connecton and/or modem? Are you trying to use this router in addition to try and extend your signal? . You could buy a gigabit roter. But if you dont want to do that this may answer your question, You should put a router after your connection and then a switch and/or hub. Then hard wired computers to the switch. So it goes like this Internet&gt;router&gt;switch&gt;PCs hardwired, if you want to avoid issues.
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Sorry. this question is beyond my level of expertise and experience. I recommend that you phone the NetGear people since this is where their expertise lies. They have been very helpful for me, a non expert router user.
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the router is extender the signal but not speedup ,....i have to move the router possible near the original router is better signal to extender the netgear wn200rpt
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Jerry,I remembered I did try with a simple D-Link 4 way router but failed. I was told by a friend that I need another type of router, an advance type. I think he is referring to static and dynamic routing protocol type of router. However, I did not make any attempt to confirm this.
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I returned it and went with the new Netgear. I had issues with that model I couldn't seem to correct
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I'm not an expert with this but it sounds to me like you might be looking for a small hole on the extender. In that hole is a small button that can only be reached with a paper clip and helps set the extender to connect with the router you own. Mine works great now, but I needed to call the toll free number to NETGEAR which is where my problem were solved in the end. Good luck!
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A year ago I made several calls to Netgear's tech support about the Repeater feature. Not a single person there had any idea what I was talking about. I can't blame them though as Netgear doesn't include anything in the manual...so I doubt they have any info to train their own people. What you want is a Belkin F5D7132 Universal Repeater. It's basically an access point with a static IP on your local network, that is authenticated with your main router's WEP. A chore to setup so you should understand the concepts of how routers and IPs work or you will be pulling out your hair. I have one on my home theater and it works fine at 54mbps.
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I ended up buying it because one of my coworkers has the exact same router as me Linksys Gaming Router (Gbit) (WNT330 I think) along with this CM100 modem. It works perfectly and never drops away from the ISP (COX communications). If you have the option to manually choose a DNS server on your Router, try 4.2.2.1 or 4.2.2.2. Those are fast national DNS servers (I think they are Verizon servers, but it should work).