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About Double NAT
When a router (Orbi) is connected directly to another router (ISP device), the Doublt NAT condition interferes with a number of applications, such as Port Forwarding, VPN, some types of streaming ser...
So I have a situation somewhat related and need help. I have a Netgear MR5100 5G modem running on the ATT network and connected to that is my Orbi router (850) plus 2 satellites. I set up the modem with IP passthrough ON, DHCP OFF, ethernet standby disabled, and usb-c as charge only. I am running into NAT 3 limitations on my PS5 and am wondering if setting up the OpenVPN within the orbi will allow me to fix my NAT problem. I've never dealt with NAT issues before, so forgive my noob status.
OpenVPN is not likely to have any effect on the PlayStation 5 situation.
According to this article, the solution is to use Port Forwarding rules on the Orbi router:
Yeah, I tried that. Also tried DMZ. Also tried changing NAT from "secured" to "open" in the Orbi advanced settings. No change, still strict NAT. I think the problem is the ATT modem. Frustrating. I will scour that article and see if there is something I didn't do correctly.
One quick test is to verify that the Orbi has a 'public' IP address. On the Advanced Tab Home Screen, the box Internet Port should show a public IP address, rather than a private IP address.
What Firmware version is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?Do you use DMZ or IPPassthru ON the ISP modem for the RBR?
For any Orbi AX help and information, Netgear has set up a community forum specifically for the Orbi AX (WiFi 6) products. Most of the people who watch that forum are more likely to have experience with Orbi AX and know how to work it better than those of us who follow this "general Orbi" forum. Might be more likely to find someone who has a solution if the question is posted there:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-AX/bd-p/en-home-orbi-ax
Please use this link to the main forum product list to review and choose where to make your posts.
https://community.netgear.com/t5/NETGEAR-Forum/ct-p/en-netgear
Thank you
bariumslinger wrote:
Yeah, I tried that. Also tried DMZ. Also tried changing NAT from "secured" to "open" in the Orbi advanced settings. No change, still strict NAT. I think the problem is the ATT modem. Frustrating. I will scour that article and see if there is something I didn't do correctly.
