![]() However, if you use the same SSID and password, they will automatically shift to the new WiFi. Remember that while personalizing your network, choosing a new SSID and password means that you will have to manually connect all devices in your house to the new network. The default SSID and password for your network must be written on the Nighthawk router. Install the Nighthawk app and follow the onscreen instructions to connect your mobile device to the WiFi network of your Netgear Nighthawk. If you find your AT&T broadband blinking red, then there’s a problem with the Internet and not the Wi-Fi radio. This will make ensure that there is no interruption between the Wi-Fi signals of the Nighthawk with that of the AT&T Gateway. In the gateway settings, navigate to WiFi and disable both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi. Keep in mind that IP Passthrough and DMZplus, while being similar to a bridge mode, are not exactly the same. The point of this step is to “bridge” your gateway to make it function solely as a modem and not as a WiFi router. Save your settings to enable IP Passthrough. Once you enter the access code, select DHCP Fixed and click on your Netgear Nighthawk router. You will now be prompted to enter the access code of your device. After selecting the Nighthawk, click on allow all applications to enable DMZplus mode.įor Arris BGW gateways, you need to enable the option of IP Passthrough. It should be the only wired connection on the list. To enable this, navigate to Firewall in the gateway settings.įor Pace gateways, choose your Netgear Nighthawk from the list of devices connected to your internet under Applications, pinholes, and DMZ. How to Set up Netgear Nighthawk Router with AT&T Internet Step 1: Log in to your AT&T Gatewayĭepending on whether you have a PACE modem or an Arris modem, you will have either of the two options in your gateway settings. I’ve also talked about the advantages and disadvantages of using a Netgear Nighthawk over an AT&T gateway, and I’ve also discussed how to add more LAN ports to your network setup. ![]() I’ve more into detail about it in this article. Disable WiFi on the AT&T Gateway and connect it to the WAN port of the Nighthawk to start accessing the internet. To set it up, enable DMZplus or IP Passthrough for the Netgear Nighthawk Router in the firewall settings for the AT&T Gateway. Netgear Nighthawk works with AT&T Fiber and AT&T U-Verse. ![]() If you’ve been wondering, “Can I replace the AT&T modem with my own?”, then you’ve come to the right place. ![]() Nighthawk works perfectly with Xfinity, but does it work with AT&T? The better option would be to choose your own high-speed router, such as the Netgear Nighthawk, for accessing the internet. You may have chosen AT&T as your ISP, but that does not mean you have to settle for the mediocre performance and speeds that come along with its equipment. ![]()
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