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Orbi and Telstra FTTP NBN
Hi Everyone, 1st post. FTW! I want to check the compatibility of the Netgear Orbi AC2200 Tri-band Mesh Router connecting directly to my Telstra FTTP NBN box.
Modem Combo Units:
This would be a double NAT condition which isn't recommended. https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-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
herebedragons69 wrote:
Thanks for the replies everyone. I have something useful from each of your posts.
Currently I have a Telstra branded NEtgear v7610 as my modem / router. Wifi drops out on it all the time, and ithe new Synology Nas I just picked up can't automatically configure all the neccessarry port forwards as my modem is not listed in their automated settings. I'm not keen to manually configure the 30+ ports, so I was looking at different modem and orbi would solve another problem i have with regard to wifi range, plus, it looks cool.
IT would be good to get into a stand alone modem if possible to use with Orbi or any external router. Good Luck.
herebedragons69 wrote:Thanks for the replies everyone. I have something useful from each of your posts.
Currently I have a Telstra branded NEtgear v7610 as my modem / router. Wifi drops out on it all the time, and ithe new Synology Nas I just picked up can't automatically configure all the neccessarry port forwards as my modem is not listed in their automated settings. I'm not keen to manually configure the 30+ ports, so I was looking at different modem and orbi would solve another problem i have with regard to wifi range, plus, it looks cool.