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Rogier_L
Aspirant
Sep 22, 2019
Solved

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...
  • ekhalil's avatar
    ekhalil
    Sep 23, 2019
    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.

Rogier_L's avatar
Rogier_L
Aspirant
Sep 22, 2019
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.
ekhalil's avatar
ekhalil
Master
Sep 22, 2019
If you have the possibility, please ask the ISP to send you a “plain” modem with NO routing capability.