Could anybody please answer the following question for me:
Is it possible to set the netgear R7000 up as a flashed DD-WRT router behind an ISP ROUTER?
I tried this and it did not work before. But I do not know if it is because I was behind an ISP's ROUTER and not behind a MODEM or if I mucked up the Flashing/setup!
In my R7000 quick Install manual it only talks about an ISP MODEM. The illustration shows a single port MODEM.
I do not have a MODEM. I do have a number of Routers, some with WiFi some without. What do I need? Any help would really be appreciated.
Regards,
Ron Driscoll
Hi,
The short answer is yes, but your ISP router must be a modem too (otherwise it wouldn't work.) This applies to ADSL as well as Cable.
I have a DLink modem/router (for ADSL), and I've added a Netgear R7000 router running DDWRT.
The DLink is set to "Bridge" mode, which means my Netgear router has a connection to the ISP. The Netgear does the logon to the ISP (Telstra in this case).
I have switched off much of the DLink's routing capability because I don't need it in addition to the Netgear. However, it still has an IP address on my LAN and I can connect to it for configuring etc.
You will need to contact your ISP and if its possible to convert the modem/router mode to modem/bridge mode. You could also request that your ISP furniosh you with a non-router modem. Let your ISP know what you are doing and they will be able to help you.