How to Set Your Netgear Router to Router Mode?
During the initial setup of your Netgear router, it might have been set up to the AP mode instead of the default Router mode. This usually happens when your Netgear router detects an already existing gateway on your network. When the router is in AP mode, the existing WiFi network of your router extends, instead of creating a new network. Also, you are unable to use certain features like guest network, setup wizard, port forwarding, remote management, traffic meter, parental controls, etc. in the AP mode of your Netgear router. On the other hand, in Router mode, your Netgear router functions normally and all of its features are available. Some of the router features that can only be used in router mode are as follows: 1. Create a guest Network 2. Block specific websites 3. VPN service 4. Remote management Now, you are aware that setting your Netgear router on router mode will help you in accessing its various features. Here's a step-by-step guide that will help you to set up your Netgear router on default mode, allowing it to run as a router instead of an access point. Step-by-Step Guide to Enable Netgear Router on Router Mode Follow the below-mentioned steps to change your Netgear router from AP mode to Router mode: 1. Power up your Netgear WiFi router after connecting it to a working wall socket. 2. Connect the modem and the router using an Ethernet cable. 3. Turn on your PC or laptop and launch an internet browser of your choice.