Sent a new router do i just unplug and replace?

I just got a new router to replace a 12 year old westell(still not sure why I had to PAY for a old one that needed constent reboot) anyways they sold me a ACTIONTEC-GT784WNV - Looks very basic..

I have a security camera system set up with port forwarding etc.. That someone help me set up. The "Tech" told me I would not have to have to reset everyhting all up.. JUST switch routers and all port forward settings etc.. wil carry to this new router..

I'm a little nervous to do this.. and have everything go down.. .. Is this a true statement can anyone confirm??, or will I have to re-do all my setups port forwrding etc.. on this new router.

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smith6612

Your settings will need to be redone. Just take note of your settings, and then re-apply them within the ActionTec. Should be a quick job. From there, make sure you save your ActionTec's configuration file in case you have to reset it someday.

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wine4don

Thank you I was able to connect the new one.. this might no be the place to ask this.. if I wanted to hookup a stronger wireless netgear router.. then this little one.. can I do that Bridge to a better one?

smith6612

@wine4don wrote:
Thank you I was able to connect the new one.. this might no be the place to ask this.. if I wanted to hookup a stronger wireless netgear router.. then this little one.. can I do that Bridge to a better one?

You can. The Bridge settings are found in the general Internet connection setup in that modem.