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Why is my router's default gateway changing?

So I have a router connected to my main modem downstairs through a LAN cable, via the LAN ports on both routers. My routers default gateway is usually 192.168.1.1, and my modem's gateway is 192.168.18....
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How to set up modem as a wifi range extender?

I want to use a DSL modem (ASUS DSL-N16) to extend the range of wifi (because of Why do different devices have different wifi reception ranges?). I read using a DSL modem router as a wifi extender ...
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Connecting a switch to a cable modem

I am trying to get the following config to work at home: Cable modem -> 8-port unmanaged switch -> 6 ethernet connections to ports within the house. One of these ports goes into a wireless ...
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Hide my local network from ISP provided router/modem

I have a fiber connection in my house that's fiber directly connected to the ISP-provided modem, meaning the modem acts as a convertor from fiber to metallic and I can't get rid of it. The modem also ...
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We have a Nighthawk modem/router compatible with Google nest router?

We have a Netgear c7000v2 modem/router combo and only internet service. IP approved said unit. We had an issue after 1 year. Suddenly we have intermittent service. IP tech said we were being hacked ...
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Orbi SRS60 satellite connecting to neighbor's Cable Modem, not broadcasting, but affecting network?

I have an Orbi Pro SRS60 satellite that says it is not broadcasting, and when connected to my network, any computers on that wireless network show a "router" of 10.0.0.1, which appears to be ...
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3 answers
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Accessing router from another router/modem

I have a Wi-Fi router connected to my Wi-Fi modem through a LAN cable. I have designated a static IP address to the router inside the modem configuration. Therefore the IPs are: Modem: 192.168.1.1 ...
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My modem is conneting to the internet but will not connect to router

Hardware: Modem: Arris Surfboard SB8200 Router: TPlink Archer ax3000 pro hardware v1.60 (router is only around a month or two old) All the lights are on correctly for the modem so I try to plug the ...
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My whole Wi-Fi network crashed and nothing works. Is the issue the cable modem or my wireless router?

The cable modem was knocked off the desk it was on and suddenly nothing works! I own my Motorola DOCSIS 3.0 modem, it worked fine with Comcast. I had it connected to my TP-Link router (running DD-WRT)...
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1 answer
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Connect router to a fiber optic modem

I have a modem with optical fiber technology with WI-FI. Straight cable connection with two PC is stable and fast (around 450 Mbits/sec), but every WI-FI driven connection is extremely slow and ...
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One modem, 3 routers (3 access points) no connection between the routers

So, before explaining this is the situation drawn out: ------- Router_1 | Modem --- Router_2 | ------- Router_3 Three routers on 3 seperate floors of the building all connected to the modem (...
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Turning my Optilink XONT71110N Modem into a router

I have an Optilink Modem which used to be the modem for my G-Internet connection (Bangalore, India). I currently am using Hathway Internet Connection which covers all areas except our bedrooms. While ...
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wireless from 1 room to my NBN router without dongle

at the moment I have a blue ethernet cable running from 1 room through the corridor to another room. I would like to use my old NBN gh659 modem to connect wirelessly to my Vodafone NBN modem without ...
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Second wireless router as access point

I'm aware there are a few questions on this topic but none of the solutions seems to work for me. I have a Primary Router (PR) at one end of my house and want to set up an old wireless router (...
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1 answer
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I am receiving internet connection from my modem but not from my routers across my house

So my modem (technicolor TG588iv) is getting a connection alright. So when I connect it via LAN with my PC it works just fine, but the routers I have (NETGEAR WG102) don't give any WI-FI connection to ...

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