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Orbi router to CenturyLink
Double NAT issue. I want to fix by using centurylink as modem in transparent bridge mode. However when I change that in the settings I lose the internet.
I have a C2100T in transparent bridge mode. In my area we have IPOE not PPPOE. I have to set VLAN tag 201 for the modem to connect. Perhaps that is your issue as well. Review your settings when the modem is working in router mode and see if VLAN tagging is set.
You can also just leave the C2100T in router mode, turn off the WiFi radios, and set Orbi in AP mode. The 2100T probably has more router features than the Orbi anyway.
I have the C2100T in bridge mode, a Mikrotik router, and Orbi in AP mode. Works great.
I have a c2100t as well. I just configured the Orbi in AP mode and was up and running. So far this system is amazing!
That is the easiest way, but in AP mode I would lose to many features such as guest network
You can use the modems DMZ if you can't get the modem bridged. DMZ works for a 2ndary router...then you can use the Orbi routers features...
You can setup a guest network in AP mode. I have one running.
Thank you. Odd, this is what it reports:
The following router functions are not available if you choose access point or extender mode:
- Guest network
- Parental control
- QoS
- Access control
- Traffic meter
- Block sites
- Block sites
- Block services
- Static route
