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Can a powerline adapter be used to connect an Orbi to my isp modem instead of a cat 6 rj45 cable
I want to locate my Orbi router in a room in the centre of my house so I can hardwire it with rj45 cables to my computer, Sonos and Hive heating hub located in that room (plus it’s the best place fo...
Thanks to both of you for your help and recommendations. I now feel a lot better about my next course of action.
Modem Combo Units:
This would be a double NAT condition which isn't recommended. https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAT
Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge mode. Then use the Orbi router in router mode. You'll need to contact the ISP for help and information in regards to the modem being bridged correctly.
2. If you can't bridge the modem, disable ALL wifi radios on the modem, configure the modems DMZ/ExposedHost or IP Pass-Through for the IP address the Orbi router gets from the modem. Then you can use the Orbi router in Router mode.
3. Or disable all wifi radios on the modem and connect the Orbi router to the modem, configure AP mode on the Orbi router. https://kb.netgear.com/31218/How-do-I-configure-my-Orbi-router-to-act-as-an-access-point and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7LOcJ8GdDo&app=desktop
Thanks for the info/advice. Given that my plusnet hub modem/router firmware doesn’t support bridge mode I will set the Orbi to AP mode.
You can try the modems DMZ if you want the Orbi in router mode.
Now you know why I asked about the modem. It matters.
Unless you need fancy features, AP mode works fine with Orbi routers. It is common practice to use them in that mode, partly because the router bit is less capable than more "powerful" routers.
For example, parental controls and Armor won't work in AP mode.
If you want a more controllable system, then it might be easier to buy a basic modem only device than to faff around with complicated settings. For example, in the UK you can get the DM200 DSL modem for around £30. There are also inexpensive cable modems.
