Use as "cable" router

[bzd]

Hi,

I've never had cable broadband but from how I've seen it set up in other people's homes I gather that the router just takes one ethernet connection and routes from that?

If that's the case, presumably it would be possible to use my existing Netgear DG834N modem router to get the ADSL connection, and (with its wifi turned off) just have it connected to a DGND3700 that is simply being used in its wifi routing mode (i.e. pretending to be a cable router)?

I'm guessing this should avoid the "hangs" caused by ADSL disconnects.

I'm thinking of replacing my DG834N, as it doesn't reach everywhere I'd like, and would need a stable solution in the short/medium term whilst Netgear sort out their firmware, but I don't want to be using multiple devices long term (and when they sort out the firmware the DGND3700 can be used on its own). There doesn't seem to be anything else on the market that has all the same features (for a similar price).

Cheers,

Ben

[Joe_]

My best suggestion would be to use the DGND3700 in "router mode" to cover those areas you have a poor signal in, like this:
http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/965
If after Netgear has sorted out the DGND3700 problems you find that it performs and gives you the coverage needed, then nothing else needs to be done except substituting it as your main modem/router unit.

On the other hand, you should still be able to reverse the set-up as shown in the KB article and use the DG834N as a wired AP to extend your coverage.

[fordem]

Originally Posted by Joe_

My best suggestion would be to use the DGND3700 in "router mode" to cover those areas you have a poor signal in, like this:
http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/965

Surely you mean "access point mode".

[Joe_]

Originally Posted by fordem

Surely you mean "access point mode".

True! Thanks for the correction. I wouldn't want to add to anyone's confusion.

[TX200]

I've got a similar setup myself until they sort out the firmware issues with the DGND3700. I'm using a DGN2200 as a modem and have it plugged into the WAN port of the DGND3700. I'm using the wireless from the DGND3700. No dropouts on the ADSL and everything's running well.

[jmizoguchi]

Originally Posted by TX200

I've got a similar setup myself until they sort out the firmware issues with the DGND3700. I'm using a DGN2200 as a modem and have it plugged into the WAN port of the DGND3700. I'm using the wireless from the DGND3700. No dropouts on the ADSL and everything's running well.

there is not such thing as WAN port in DGND3700. this is built-in DSL modem there is only LAN Ports

[keith_thfc]

Originally Posted by jmizoguchi

there is not such thing as WAN port in DGND3700. this is built-in DSL modem there is only LAN Ports

The DGND3700 does have a Gigabit Ethernet WAN port.

http://www.netgear.co.uk/home/produc.../dgnd3700.aspx

Its the main reason I bought this device - so that I could do away with having to use a modem and router on a Fibre service.

[jmizoguchi]

I guess it is.. I forgot about that .. thanks for reminding

[TX200]

Originally Posted by keith_thfc

The DGND3700 does have a Gigabit Ethernet WAN port.

http://www.netgear.co.uk/home/produc.../dgnd3700.aspx

Its the main reason I bought this device - so that I could do away with having to use a modem and router on a Fibre service.

You beat me to it! Yes, if you're going to use a seperate modem make sure it goes into the WAN port.