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Orbi Purple Light after ISP change: Resolution
I own an Orbi RBR20 to provide better WiFi coverage in my house. I have been generally happy with the product. I recently changed ISP providers. I set up my new modem and connected to the interne...
Glad this worked for you. Having a static IP address on the Orbi WAN interface is not typical. The default condition for Orbi routers is for the Orbi to use DHCP to ask for an address.
This sounds very much like there are "two routers" (ISP and Orbi) 192.168.0.1 is a private IP address.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Private_network
This is described as a "Double NAT" condition.
It is not unusual at all*. Please be aware that there are specific activities which a Double NAT will interfere with, such as opening ports, setting up OpenVPN, streaming security cameras (in specifi ways), and some forms of internet gaming.
https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAT
*For example, I have connected three routers back-to-back. A PC connected to the 3rd router worked just fin:web browsing, email, streaming video, etc. I made no attempt to do the things that are certain not to work.
Hi CrimpOn:
Having the double NAT was not my original intention. When I first bought the Orbi I had a lot of difficulty setting it up. It was only after hours on the phone with Netgear Tech support that the configuration wound up this way in the first place.
Some of us have sort of a mantra, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." As long as your devices work as they should, there is no need to change anything. Just be aware that there are specific activities that cannot function with two routers.