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Orbi and BT FTTP
Hi,
I've just installed my new Orbi and Satellite system connecting to my BT Homehub 6 (with a FTTP connection).
My FTTP box on the wall connects to my BT Homehub via ethernet, and I have connected the Orbi router to an ethernet port on my BT Homehub. I've enabled Access Point mode on the Orbi and everything seems to be working fine. I haven't turned the Wifi off on my BT Homehub yet, as my Sky Q box relies on it at the moment, and I can't change it yet.
Is there anything else I should be doing? Is there anyway I can completley get rid of the BT hardware, or do I need to utilize the modem part of it?
I'm not a total newbie at Wifi networks, but double NAT and DMZ is a bit above my head.
Is there an idiots guide, or has anyone got any tips for setting this up correctly?
Thanks,
Stewart
Edit - I've just gone back to router mode as I want to utilise the parental controls.
Hi guys,
Connected directly to the FTTP and the orbi is churning away like a champ! All sorted now!
Now the task of changing every single WiFi device to the new network.
Out of curiosity, how secure is the password that comes on the sticker on the box, presumably its just a random password generator that spews these out. I've changed mine, but have often wondered how secure they are?
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Leave the wifi disabled on the BT modem.
Modem Combo Units Guide:
Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge 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 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# 1 and 3 are single NAT condtions. # is double NAT condition however use of DMZ on modem helps with NAT issues on this configuration.
He doesn't need to configure PPPoE as is using the Orbi in AP mode. Let not confuse them please.
If your ISP allows you to remove there modem and user the Orbi as an interface then yes. You would need to use the Orbi in router mode. However most ISP require use of a modem or interfacing device. I would contact the ISP first and ask about the details and let them know you'd like to use a external router. If they require a modem, ask about using a modem only device.
StuMcBill wrote:
Yeah, but if I'm able to connect directly from the wall to my Orbi (which I think I can as per some other forums), I will need to leave it in Router mode?
FURRYe38 wrote:
He doesn't need to configure PPPoE as is using the Orbi in AP mode. Let not confuse them please.
