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Jetfree
Oct 14, 2019Aspirant
Orbi RBK40 Internet Disconnection Issue
Ever since the latest firmware update on my Orbi, I've been facing disconnection issue from internet even if the Wi-Fi connection is good. I see many posts on similar issue but none with a definite fi...
Jetfree
Oct 19, 2019Aspirant
Orbi connected Alcatel Lucent I-240G-D running on router mode.
michaelkenward
Oct 19, 2019Guru - Experienced User
So, you are running with two routers. You have already been advised that this is a bad idea.
Two routers on your network can cause headaches. For example, you can end up with local address problems. Among other things, the other router can misdirect addresses that the Netgear router usually handles, such as routerlogin.net or the usual IP address for a router, 192.168.1.1.
This explains some of the other drawbacks.
What is Double NAT? | Answer | NETGEAR Support
Unless you have specific reasons for using two routers – to create two separate networks for example – it is often easier to use just one router and then to set up the second router as a wifi access point. Netgear advises this, as does just about every site you will visit.
It may be possible to put the modem/router into modem only (bridge) mode and then to use the second device as the router. Sometimes it is easier to put the second router into AP mode. But that has its own drawbacks:
Disabled Features on the Router when set to AP Mode | Answer | NETGEAR Support
In my case, I have put the Orbi into wireless access point mode.
- JetfreeOct 19, 2019AspirantI'm just perturbed why I never had this problem with my Asus AC87 router connected to this modem for the last 5yrs.