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Orbi and Xfinity DHCP configuration issues
Help! I need the wisdom of this august group of experts. Here’s my problem:
I am trying to deploy an Orbi WiFi System (RBK53 – one RBR50 router and two RBS50 satellites) in my house
I am an...
Yes, to make things less complicated, please configured the ISP modem for bridge mode as already has a built in router:
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