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How to setup an Orbi system with Sky fibre broadband
Scenario 1) Using the modem/router provided by Sky that does NOT have brigde mode. ==> Using Orbi in router model will create a dual NAT problem. Using Orbi in AP mode will loose functionalities (e....
Thanks Mstrbig for your answer although it doesn't look like you are familiar with Sky or other UK ISPs. None of them provide a list of recommended modems although they are now forced by OFCOM to allow other modems.
I currently have the double NAT that is generally ok but it does cause some problems - and I am trying to avoid having the Orbi in AP mode.
In regard to scenario 1) are you aware of any other solution or how to implement what suggested by FURRYe38 'to configure the Sky modem DMZ for the IP address the Orbi router gets from the modem' ?
In regard to scenario 2) I have now also a modem that works well with Sky (DrayTek Vigor 130) BUT I need a router that support DHCP 61 and it seems that Orbi does NOT :-(
However I can see in Basic --> Internet the following options:
| DHCP Option |
| Vendor Class Identifier String (Option 60): |
| Client Identifier String (Option 61): |
Does anyone know if that could then work with Sky and what should I put there and also in the other configuration settings in that page?
Many thanks
Check the modems Mfrs support pages or user manual on how to use there DMZ or IP-Passthru features on there modems. This will help with the double NAT with the Orbi RBR in router mode connected to a up stream router.