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Lan connections not working
Hello netgear community, I just switched from an old D-link router/WiFi modem to the Orbi RBR50 with 2 satelites. The WiFi works perfect but the devices that use to work with LAN cable do not make co...
Rogier_L wrote:
I just found out that the router/modem from my internet provider can be switched into Bridge-modus. With this modus;
- WiFi is switched off
- DHCP server and NAT settings are cancelled
- Firewall is switched off
- LAN connections 2-4 are blocked
Should I do this? Or make Orbi the accespoint?It depends on the router capability of the ISP router compared to Orbi. It's your choice.
I would bridge the ISP mode and keep Orbi in Router Mode.
The first thing I would think of here is that you have another DHCP source than Orbi in the network, like the ISP modem/router? What is the make and model of the ISP modem/router? If it's a router does it provide DHCP functionality?
Such an issue might not be seen in wireless devices since wireless devices get the Orbi address as gateway and source of DHCP in the attach procedure, but for wired devices there is no attach procedure so these devices will get IP addresses from the first router to reply.
There is an Ubee UVW3200 modem/router that is directly connected to the internet supplied by the internet provider. The Orbi RBR50 router is behind the Ubee. My internet provider will sent me a newer modem/router. Hopefully the problem is solved once I have installed this one.
- If you have the possibility, please ask the ISP to send you a “plain” modem with NO routing capability.