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IcedCorn's avatar
Jun 30, 2019

How do I find Cable Modem IP address if using Orbi

I have an Orbi, I'm using as a Router with a Hitron cable modem that's also a router. I have the Hitron in IP Passthrough mode to the Orbi.

 

However, I can't figure out a way to login to the Hitron unless I plug in a wired connection directly to it. Is there a way to look up the IP address of the Hitron and login to it from the Orbi? The gateway address on the Orbi doesn't work -- unless I have to identify the port number or something.

 

Thanks.

10 Replies

  • CrimpOn's avatar
    CrimpOn
    Guru - Experienced User

    This is a fascinating question.  Now that the Hitron is essentially "a modem", it no longer has an IP address of its own.  The "public" IP address belongs to the Orbi.  Will be interested in the solution if someone comes up with one.

     

    The other question, of course, is "why?"  Getting the Hitron into passthrough mode avoids "double NAT", which is what is recommended.

    • IcedCorn's avatar
      IcedCorn
      Tutor

      Because I may want to turn on WiFi on the hitron, because the speeds seem better sometimes. I don't understand why but they do. 

       

      Same with wired to hitron vs wired to Orbi. And the Orbi is literally right next to the hitron. 

      • CrimpOn's avatar
        CrimpOn
        Guru - Experienced User

        Does the Hitron have more than one LAN port on the back?  A lot of modem/routers respond to 192.168.100.1 as a default.(or was it 192.168.0.1?  oh, geez.  memory has failed me, and I deleted my notes when my UBEE was swapped out a couple of months ago)