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MarkieMark900
Dec 26, 2020Follower
Orbi RBR50V2 and Nighthawk DC7000
Hi I am currently running the Orbi RBR50 Router with three RBS satelittes from a BT (ISP) Smarthub Router/Modem with the wifii disconnected on the ISP R/M but there is no facilty to use "Modem only...
FURRYe38
Dec 28, 2020Guru - Experienced User
Ask you ISP about what is available for a DSL modem that doesn't have a built in router. Since you have the Orbi system already as a router and wifi, you don't need a modem with the same features. Thought the D series modem can be put into modem only mode. This would help with double NAT issues.
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
https://kb.netgear.com/26765/Disabled-Features-on-the-Router-when-set-to-AP-Mode