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Help in changing ethernet name and RBR50 wifi name.
My ethernet name is called "Fios-7SG9Y" and we name our wifi name from the RBR50 the same "Fios-7SG9Y". I am experiencing a conflict with my computer which causes it to hang sometimes. I have also ...
Thank You for the answer to help be change ethernet name for my RBR50 wifi name.
Everything seems to work correctly now (just before me making any changes to my ethernet name). There was a update to Win 10 just before I was going to try the ethernet name change, and after the Win 10 update, everything seems to work correctly with no conflict. I was testing everything after the update for a week, and I believe Microsoft Win 10 update may have resolved the issue!!!!!
I do appreciate the process for me to change the ethernet name for my RBR50 WIFI as I will make sure the name don't conflict too!!!!
I appreciate all the help you have shown me!!!!
Thank You!!!
Gary
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? There a built in router at the modem/ONT by chance? If so, This would be a double NAT (two router) condition which isn't recommended. https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAT
https://kb.netgear.com/30187/How-to-fix-issues-with-Double-NAT
Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge or modem only 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
I forgot to let you know my firmware version # = v2.7.2.104
Gary