Table of Contents
- 1 Can any router connect to any modem?
- 2 Can I connect a Netgear router to another router?
- 3 How do I know if my modem and router are compatible?
- 4 Can you have 2 routers with different networks?
- 5 How do I connect my Linksys Extender to my Netgear router?
- 6 What to do if your router is not Linksys?
- 7 Can You Cascade a non Linksys router to a main router?
Can any router connect to any modem?
You can use any wireless router you want, but the modem you purchase has to be approved by your ISP to function with their network.
Does it matter what router I use with my modem?
Your choice of router should depend foremost on the manner in which you want to connect to the Internet. If you are connecting a stationary desktop computer to the Internet, you may not need a wireless connection. Instead, you can physically connect your computer to a router via an Ethernet cable.
Can I connect a Netgear router to another router?
You can use your router in bridge mode to connect multiple devices at the faster 802.11ac speed. To do this, you need two WiFi routers: one set up as a router and the other set up in bridge mode.
Can you use a Linksys WiFi extender with a Netgear router?
Plug the netgear into a wall socket in the same room as the Linksys and let it lock the signal. You should then be able to see the netgear in the devices and printers on the computer. Then unplug it and put it in a spot that it will connect to the router and will give the signal to the spot that your trying to reach.
How do I know if my modem and router are compatible?
Trace the telephone or cable wire from the wall plate to the first device in the chain. If this device has visible antennas or multiple ethernet ports, you likely have a combination modem and router.
Are WiFi routers universal?
Routers are universal and can be used with any internet service provider. So you can often keep your modem if you switch providers, as long as it’s the same type of internet service (cable, DSL or fiber).
Can you have 2 routers with different networks?
Yes you can, for example if you have a rental suite and separate Internet access there. Each Internet connection would have its own router. As long as the WiFi ID is not the same on both you will have no problems with multiple WiFi signals in the household.
How do I connect two Netgear routers to one modem?
How to Connect Two NetGear Routers in Series
- Access your main router’s settings to obtain information on your router.
- Disconnect the Ethernet cord from the main router and then connect it to the LAN port in the router.
- Repeat Step 1 on your second router.
How do I connect my Linksys Extender to my Netgear router?
Unplug the power cables of the router and the range extender for 30 seconds. Plug in the router first. Wait for all the lights to be stable then plug in the range extender. Your range extender should now be in synchronized with your router.
Can I mix and match WiFi extenders?
Yes, you can use 2 extenders with a few caveats. Do not wirelessly connect one extender to another. Performance for the second extender will usually be unsatisfactory. Therefore, each extender should connect to the main router.
What to do if your router is not Linksys?
Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) if you can’t connect to the internet directly from your modem. If your main router is non-Linksys, you need to contact the manufacturer for support; however, if it is Linksys, click here to learn how to set it up.
Can a Linksys router be used as a secondary router?
Cascading is a term used when connecting a router to another router. This connection is done if you want to: In this scenario, the first router can either be Linksys or a third party and will be referred to as the main router. The second router should be Linksys and will be called the secondary router.
Can You Cascade a non Linksys router to a main router?
If you want to cascade a non-Linksys router to the main router, you need to call its manufacturer for support. IMPORTANT: The main router should have an active internet connection before cascading the secondary router; otherwise you need to set it up first.
How can I connect my router to my computer?
Unplug the cable from your computer and connect it to one of the Ethernet ports on the main router. Make sure the main router is still connected to the modem via its Internet port. Powercycle the secondary router and once the Power light is solid, check whether you’re able to access the internet on your devices.