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Orbi RBR50 release external IP
How do I tell the orb to release/renew its external IP? I found article for other netgear routers but nothing for Orbi
What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too? Built in router here by chance? If so, This would be a double NAT 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. Configure the modem for transparent bridge or modem only 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/ExposedHost 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
Be way to release and renew would be to turn OFF the Orbi RBR for 1 minute. Also I would power OFF the ISP modem/ONT for 1 minute as well. This can sometimes cause the modem to get a new IP address from the ISP.
espressodaily wrote:How do I tell the orb to release/renew its external IP? I found article for other netgear routers but nothing for Orbi