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Netgear Orbi RBK50
Hey
New to forum so hello all!
Looking to purchase this mesh system 1 router and 1 sat receiver. Reading reviews on Amazon i read one review so wanted to ask the community before i purchased. This is what one comments reads, is there any truth to this?
"The router blocks all the streaming attempts, preventing Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV app from working"
Im in uk currently on 200mb virgin broadband.
Thanks
Ice
New to forum so hello all!
Looking to purchase this mesh system 1 router and 1 sat receiver. Reading reviews on Amazon i read one review so wanted to ask the community before i purchased. This is what one comments reads, is there any truth to this?
"The router blocks all the streaming attempts, preventing Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV app from working"
Im in uk currently on 200mb virgin broadband.
Thanks
Ice
1 Reply
That would be false statement.
Orbi only blocks services users configure. By default Orbi allows all streaming services. Problems can stem from ISP modems with built in routers being used with Orbi.
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Cable-Modems-Routers/What-s-the-Difference-Between-a-Cable-Modem-and-Cable-Modem/m-p/1864698#M21950
This would be a double NAT (two router) condition which isn't recommended. https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAT
https://kb.netgear.com/30187/How-to-fix-issues-with-Double-NAT
Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge or modem only mode. Then use the Orbi router in router mode. You'll need to contact the ISP for help and information in regards to the modem being bridged correctly.
2. If you can't bridge the modem, disable ALL wifi radios on the modem, configure the modems DMZ/ExposedHost or IP Pass-Through for the IP address the Orbi router gets from the modem. Then you can use the Orbi router in Router mode.
3. Or disable all wifi radios on the modem and connect the Orbi router to the modem, configure AP mode on the Orbi router. https://kb.netgear.com/31218/How-do-I-configure-my-Orbi-router-to-act-as-an-access-point and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7LOcJ8GdDo&app=desktop
