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itscalves
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Apr 17, 2020

Can I use a CBR40 as a modem only? (bridge mode)

Is it possible to use the CBR40 as only a modem and connect it to a separate wifi router? 

 

I've been having some connection issues and wanted to test out a few different wifi routers in hopes of isolating connectivity drop-offs and can not seem to get the CBR40 to function as a modem.

 

I've placed the CBR40 in bridge mode and clicked "Apply". The CBR40 reboots and all 4 LED lights go solid blue, the ring blinks white and here is where I'm stuck. 

 

I have the CBR40 connected to a Google Nest wifi router but the Nest isn't reaching the internet. I'm guessing a conflict with the WAN settings. I'm also unsure of what ethernet port acts as the WAN port on the Orbi. 

 

I've tried a cable in all 4 ethernet ports on the CBR40 and was not able to connect to the Google nest.  The Nest is set to DHCP, and I also tried manually setting the Nest's WAN based on "192.168.1.1" and "255.255.255.0" but that didn't work either. 

 

Would appreciate some guidance

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  • YES you can. There shouldn't be a conflic in IPs from the CBR in bridge mode. It's IP will be 192.168.100.1.

    Factory reset your external router and walk thru it's setup wizard after you bridge the CBR40. 

     


    itscalves wrote:

    Is it possible to use the CBR40 as only a modem and connect it to a separate wifi router? 

     

    I've been having some connection issues and wanted to test out a few different wifi routers in hopes of isolating connectivity drop-offs and can not seem to get the CBR40 to function as a modem.

     

    I've placed the CBR40 in bridge mode and clicked "Apply". The CBR40 reboots and all 4 LED lights go solid blue, the ring blinks white and here is where I'm stuck. 

     

    I have the CBR40 connected to a Google Nest wifi router but the Nest isn't reaching the internet. I'm guessing a conflict with the WAN settings. I'm also unsure of what ethernet port acts as the WAN port on the Orbi. 

     

    I've tried a cable in all 4 ethernet ports on the CBR40 and was not able to connect to the Google nest.  The Nest is set to DHCP, and I also tried manually setting the Nest's WAN based on "192.168.1.1" and "255.255.255.0" but that didn't work either. 

     

    Would appreciate some guidance