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W_R_Boswell
New Contributor
5 years ago

Netgear R7000 vs Linksys EA6400

Hi all! I've picked up a Netgear R7000 that I'd like to install, but it won't provide internet. Currently(previously), I have a Linksys EA6400 off the Panoramic Cox Modem; It's working fine. B...
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W_R_Boswell
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From outlet, to modem, to desktop, I could get and verify internet. Once I went from outlet, to modem, to router, to desktop ...no internet.


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Bruce
Honored Contributor III
5 years ago

While wired to your router, does the router assign your desktop an IP address?

Start > Run > cmd > ipconfig

You could also enter ipconfig /all to ensure DHCP and Autoconfiguration are enabled.

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    W_R_Boswell
    New Contributor
    5 years ago

    I'll check on this when I get back to the house. Appreciate your troubleshooting, Bruce.