Experiencing issues with configuring the new router.
Experiencing issues with configuring the new router.
We purchased a new modem that supports the 1Gb service we’re subscribed to. The router we had was faulty, so we bought a replacement. My mom ordered a router without my input, but I didn’t think it would affect us. A router is indeed a router. When setting up the new one, it asked for a WAN type. It offered choices like PPPoE, DCHP, and Static IP. My internet provider is Xfinity, but I’m unsure which WAN type to select or where to find the details. Need some help.
It seems like you're describing a situation where DHCP is used to automatically provide network information from your ISP.
Really? That seems quite simple. DHCP should handle that internally. Would you happen to have a screenshot I could review?
Sure, I'm here for you later today. I'll make sure to do it when no one is online so they don't get distracted.
A router isn't always a router. Not every model supports Gigabit, even with ports labeled as such. You'll need to rely on DHCP configuration. Don't have to fill out any forms. For IPv6, you might need to adjust settings manually. Xfinity's options are hidden on their site. For DNS, consider Cloudflare or Google.
I'm wondering if it's possible for a device to support Gigabit ports while still managing NAT at 1 Gbps. Most routers don't handle this, it really depends on the speeds between local and wide area networks. Unfortunately, detailed information about these capabilities isn't always shared publicly. I've noticed many routers with Gigabit WAN connections that struggle to support a full Gigabit internet connection.