Netgear Faq: Netgear N300 Wireless Adsl2+ Modem Router

George asks…

Connect Scientific Atlanta Cable Modem to NETGEAR N300 WIreless ADSL2+Modem Router?

Since I moved houses OPTUS changed our DSL connection to cable. I recently bought a wireless router which doesn't have the port to put my cable in. The person I asked for assistance in the store said that it's supposed to connect to the modem I have already, except I don't know where put which wires and the DSL won't light up. Please tell me I don't have to buy a new one. I can email pictures if it helps.Thanx.

netgear answers:

Emailing pics would be an awesome help! From what it sounds like, you just have a DSL modem. On cable routers, there's a spot for the coax cable to screw on to.

You can email pics to ryan_40w@hotmail.com

Chris asks…

What is the best channel and mode for netgears n300 wireless adsl2 plus modem. Wifi is really slow?

I just bought a new NETGEAR modem/router in replace of my old one. I figure it was time to update but now I feel like I wasted my money. Connection is slower and I'm not really sure what I'm doing wrong. Setup is done I just want to know what's the best configuration for netgears n300 adsl2+ modem router.

netgear answers:

Hello,
> if wired connections are good then
>Try channel 9/11,
>check the standard of wireless adapter if its 802.11g/n coz even that will make difference and mode can be changed depending on the standards
>check for interference

...hope this helps

William asks…

Have I bought the wrong router?

My old faithful d-link router died on me after many years and I have purchased a Netgear N300 Wireless ADSL2+ modem router (DGN2200). I take it that this new router not only replaces my old router, but also the modem supplied by my isp.

The old router plugged into the back of my desktop, with another cable going to the modem. From the modem to the wall was another 2 cables, one plugged into a socket labelled "broadband" and the other lead plugged into a socket under it labelled "data".

The new router does not take the same size 'end' of the type of cable used by the old router. It has more of a phone line looking cable with a much smaller standard phone clip on both ends. I thought maybe I could have still used the old modem plus the new router in the same way as the old router but these different sized cables make it impossible.

If I bypass the old modem and use the new router as both a modem and a router and try plugging the thinner lead into either the broadband socket or data socket on the wall, the dsl light on the new router doesn't light up so there appears to be no connection being made.

Ok, I have been long winded, but I guess what I am asking is, have I bought the wrong router, should I have purchased something simpler that doesn't combine a modem and a router, or is my original installation setup in my wall by my isp not suitable to this type of router. If I can use the new netgear router, how do I get a connection?

I'm not very computer literate so go easy on me please, lol.

netgear answers:

RJ45 sockets and RJ11 are the 2 connectors your talking about, (RJ11 is phone socket size) RJ45 can take more conductors 8 in lieu of 6, but are basically the same as you need straight connection. (adapters can be purchased).Personally I would have stuck with the D-Link, yes dearer, but not as frustating to configure, Netgear want to much information just to get onto the net. I would check with you ISP if you can use the new netgear? I use broaband cable ( a bandwidth of cable TV), I connect: internet> motorola modem>D-Link router>PC's, one ethernet, one wireless(laptop). ISP's responsibility ends at the modem, your changing the modem so they may wash their hands of trouble shooting if problems?

Paul asks…

cable/dsl modem question?

I'm getting comcast installed next week and I decided to buy my own modem. I bought one from netgear (N300 wireless dual band ADSL2+ modem router) and is there ANY difference between DSL and cable? I ask because the product refers to DSL and it looks like just a phone line plugin on the back.

I don't know anything about these setups, I'm use to mobile broadband. Thank you in advance!
I meant the outlet/plug in on the back of the modem :)

netgear answers:

That's a DSL modem. You need a cable modem. The good news is, Comcast usually supplies the hardware for you. And you lease it. On the other hand. Return that, and buy a cable modem just in case. This is what a cable modem looks like.

Http://i.imgur.com/m5zib.jpg

Sorry for the bad quality. Took the photo with my iPod. As you can see, cable modems have the extended port that sticks out.

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