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hkgin
Jul 07, 2020Follower
Orbi RBK50V 404 Error and Unencrypted Password
I have 2 routers - 1) Orbi RBK50V and 2) Nighthawk R7900. The ethernet connection comes straight out of the wall to Nighthawk internet connection, from there I use the LAN port to connect cable to O...
FURRYe38
Jul 07, 2020Guru - Experienced User
This would be a double NAT (two router) condition which isn't recommended. https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAT
https://kb.netgear.com/30187/How-to-fix-issues-with-Double-NAT
Couple of options,
1. disable ALL wifi radios on the R7900, configure the R7900s DMZ for the IP address the Orbi router gets from the R7900. Then you can use the Orbi router in Router mode.
2. Or disable all wifi radios on the R7900 and connect the Orbi router to the R7900, 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