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orbi RBK50 as access point and Sky modem in wifi mode
Hello
I have an Orbi router connected to my Sky modem (this is in the UK) which has the wifi turned off). I had a double NAT issue and solved this by changing my Orbi router to a wireless access po...
Modem Combo Units:
Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge mode. Then use the Orbi router in router mode.
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. DMZ helps with double NAT issues.
3. Or disable all wifi radios on the modem and connect the Orbi router to the modem, LAN to LAN and configure AP mode on the Orbi router.
Modem Combo Units:
Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge mode. Then use the Orbi router in router mode.
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. DMZ helps with double NAT issues.
3. Or disable all wifi radios on the modem and connect the Orbi router to the modem, LAN to LAN and configure AP mode on the Orbi router.
Thanks for super quick and clear answer.
My current setup is #3 of your options.
Are the three options you list in order of preference? That is, is #1 a better/stronger/faster/more stable option than #2 (etc)?
Any technical/practical reason why I shouldn't just stick with #3?
Cheers
Simon