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Orbi iOS app
I purchased and installed the Orbi RBR50 this week in the hope it would improve Wi-Fi coverage in my home. I believe it is doing that function, but intermittently. More of that later.
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Many thanks for responding. To answer your questions:
The current firmware is 2.3.1.48
The router is a BT Home Hub 6
The Orbi system is operating in router mode. However from what I have read in the forum I believe I should switch it to AP mode.
Regards
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 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 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
wairds wrote:
Many thanks for responding. To answer your questions:
The current firmware is 2.3.1.48
The router is a BT Home Hub 6
The Orbi system is operating in router mode. However from what I have read in the forum I believe I should switch it to AP mode.
Regards
You do need to use the Orbi in AP mode if you are using the BT HH6. It is not possible to put the HH6 in modem only mode.
Can use DMZ if that available on the ISP modem...Then one can use the Orbi in router mode.
Thanks for your responses.
I have put Orbi in AP mode and so far things seem to be stable.
Two things I have noticed is that Netgear is showing the backhaul status on the satellite as Poor and I have to disable VPN for the app to function.