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Aspirant

Feb 15, 2018

Looking for buy Netear Orbi RBK50 - few questions

Hi. I am new to the community but have narrowed down my search for a 'mesh' WiFi system for my house. A bit of background on my configuration; I have a Sagecom modem/router that sits central in t...

Guru - Experienced User

Feb 24, 2018

Yes of course. One think I would do, use the DMZ on the modem for the Orbi router. Do this and will help mitiagate connection issues.

Enjoy. :smileyhappy:

myraid1
Aspirant
Feb 24, 2018
FURRYe38wrote:
Yes of course. One think I would do, use the DMZ on the modem for the Orbi router. Do this and will help mitiagate connection issues.

Enjoy. :smileyhappy:
Fair enough. Curious, when using DMZ do you any sort of firewall? Am I not opening up a risk since I am not assigning a specific port?
- FURRYe38
  Guru - Experienced User
  Feb 24, 2018
  DMZ is ok to use since you want the Firewall on the Orbi router handle issues. IN your case, you want DMZ on the modem and not using two firewalls. Just one is needed. The Orbi will handle all firewall problems.
  - myraid1
    Aspirant
    Feb 24, 2018
    FURRYe38wrote:
    DMZ is ok to use since you want the Firewall on the Orbi router handle issues. IN your case, you want DMZ on the modem and not using two firewalls. Just one is needed. The Orbi will handle all firewall problems.
    Makes sense. Will try that setup shortly. Cheers