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LloydG
Dec 22, 2021Aspirant
Netgear Orbi RBR50 / Open reach modem UK
Good morning. Can anyone assist. I'm currently using a BT Smart Hub 2 but it doesn't have modem mode. So I've purchased an openreach modem model ( B-Focus V-2fub/r Rev.B). I've connected it to ...
FURRYe38
Dec 22, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Your ISP Modem already has a built in router and wifi. 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
Try option #2 first...
Has a power off for 1 minute then back ON with the ISP modem and router been performed since last update?
Be sure to restart your network in this sequence:
Turn off and unplug modem.
Turn off router and computers.
Plug in and turn on modem. Wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
Turn on the router and wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
Turn on computers and rest of network.
LloydG
Dec 22, 2021Aspirant
Many thanks.
I've gone for AP mode.
Unfortunately my BT smart Hub 2 doesn't have modem or bridge mode functionality so I've disabled WiFi.
I'm not a power user so strictly speaking don't need router mode. However is router mode quicker than AP?
I've gone for AP mode.
Unfortunately my BT smart Hub 2 doesn't have modem or bridge mode functionality so I've disabled WiFi.
I'm not a power user so strictly speaking don't need router mode. However is router mode quicker than AP?
- FURRYe38Dec 22, 2021Guru - Experienced User
AP mode would have better performanced that router mode since the RBR doesn't have to process many features while in router mode.