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Sennevds
Aspirant
May 29, 2019

Nat loopback

Hi,   I've found a thread about nat loopback but no answer. It looks like nat loopback is not working. I've configured port forwarding which is working perfect when using data on phone of from anot...
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CrimpOn
Guru - Experienced User
May 30, 2019
Sennevds wrote:

It looks like nat loopback is not working. I've configured port forwarding which is working perfect when using data on phone of from another network.

When i'm trying to use the same dns name and port from within my home network I can't connect to my webapp.

Is this a known issue(or feature) or do I have to change some settings?

Netgear has a web site (dated August, 2018) showing which router models support NAT loopback:

https://kb.netgear.com/000049578/NETGEAR-Router-support-for-NAT-Loopback

None of the Orbi models appear on the list.  Since Orbi is based on OpenWRT and the Nighthawk line is not, my guess is that Orbi does not support NAT loopback.

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Sennevds
Aspirant
May 30, 2019
Owkey that sucks. Going to search for another solution. Thanks for the answer.
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    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    May 30, 2019

    Can find you a router that supports loopback then disable it's WiFi on that router and configure Orbi for AP mode and use as your main wireless system. 

     

    Good Luck.