New RBK23 System Installation

I currently have a Fios-GT1100 running my home wireless. I want to add the Orbi RBK23 system, but have it setup with the same SSID that my Fios has so that I don't have to change all of my devices. ...

FURRYe38

Guru - Experienced User

Apr 29, 2020

Yes and Yes.

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

SLPaul

Aspirant

Apr 29, 2020

Thanks.

In order to do this right, I did a factory reset on the Orbi Router and both satellites.

Now, however, from the app (or any device actually) I can no longer find the default Orbi SSID (Orbi64).

Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Scott

FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Apr 29, 2020
Can you use a wired PC and web browser to log into the RBRs web page at 192.168.1.1?
- SLPaul
  Aspirant
  Apr 29, 2020
  I will try that in a minute.
  I just went around are reset each device again and the Orbi64 SSID seems to be there.
  I may not have held in the reset button long enough.
  - FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Apr 29, 2020
    15 seconds press then release is recommended. :smileywink:

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