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ragnar21
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Aug 02, 2022

Is there any custom firmware for the Orbi RBR20?

As per topic. I'm struggling very hard to fix up my network after a change to the national infrastructure borked my Netgear dm200's compatibility as a modem. Now I've got the dm200 working again some...
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CrimpOn
Guru - Experienced User
Aug 02, 2022
plemans wrote:

You set your orbi in access point mode? 

And you're sure the DM200's custom firmware isn't whats the issue? 

Because if the orbi worked fine before you had the custom firmware on the dm200, that's where I'd be checking

DM200  is a modem only.  The Orbi must be in router mode, not access point mode
https://www.netgear.com/images/pdf/DM200_DS_01Apr16.pdf 

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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Aug 02, 2022

CrimpOn no. The DM200 has router/dhcp options. And they're enabled by default.

I've used one before. Just need to look at the manual a little closer to find it. 

 

I wasn't aware there was decent 3rd party firmware for it. That's what I'd be questioning if it was actual in router mode with the 3rd party firmware on it.