Voyager
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4 Messages
Updating my Gateway
I was one of the first UVerse installations in Dallas. I would like to upgrade my Gateway (currently a 2Wire 3800HGV-B) to improve my wireless performance. The 2Wire only supports 802.11b/g: I would like to have something that supports 802.11n. I understand that my choice is limited (probably to the 5031NV).
What do I have to do to make this happen?
Darknessrise
Professor
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2.4K Messages
9 years ago
The newest upgrade for your 3800HGV rental is the Motorola NVG589.
Getting the swap would likely require a tech to come out and replace it. You cannot typically receive it by UPS(you would probably get a 3801HGV if you did).
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mibrnsurg
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20.4K Messages
9 years ago
You could just put an 'n' router behind the 3800. Follow these directions from @Computer-Joe :
This is what I did to use an "internal" router. I set my "internal" router to use DHCP for the WAN address, plugged it's WAN port in to the RG, reboot the "internal" router, let the RG assign a local address to the "internal" router and then set that address to the DMZ in the RG's management interface. When I go to the "internal" router's management interface it shows as having the same WAN, gateway, and DNS addresses that the RG uses.
I set the "internal" router to assign addresses to "my" side of the network in a different IP range than what the RG uses (192.168.2.* instead of 192.168.1.*) but using the same subnet mask (255.255.255.0). My internet works fine with no interuptions and local network tasks (back ups, streaming, etc.) work as expected.
I can also still access the RG from "my" side of the network when I need to without having to change any network settings or swap any cables. Leave DHCP running on the RG. You do not need to disable the firewall in the RG as the DMZ will open a pinhole through it to the address you pick (your internal router). If you have existing wireless on your router that your satisfied with and want to keep, just make sure to turn off the wireless in the RG.
As for the STBs they should be run straight out of the RG with CAT5 or RG6 Coax.
Good luck 😉
Chris
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