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ATC1125
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Jul 25, 2018
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Orbi w/ AT&T Fiber

I am looking to switch to AT&T fiber. I currently have xfinity internet for which I use my orbi system. AT&T representative said there would be no benefit to using the orbi with their fiber. Is that c...
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  • realisticmccoy's avatar
    realisticmccoy
    Aug 08, 2020

    Putting my Orbi in AP (Access Point) mode and turning off the WIFI on the Arris worked a charm. No more problems.

     

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Jul 25, 2018

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 wtih double NAT conditions in this case.
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.

 

Orbi Wifi would be far superior to anything that ATT has on there modem/ONTs. 

  • mpf541's avatar
    mpf541
    Apprentice
    Jul 25, 2018

    I have att fiber and orbi. It works great but nyou need to get the right gateway. You do not want to use DMZ with this. What you want is IP passthrough. Set it up with this and the orbi works great. 

     

    Make sure yo tell thgem this is what you want. Specify a gateway with IP Passthrough. You can request it and they will ship one. 

    They do have more bthan one model but this arris i have is the latest. At least when i got it the beginning of them year. 

     

    My att gateway is

    Manufacturer ARRIS
    Model Number

    BGW210-700

     
    • bvg820's avatar
      bvg820
      Aspirant
      Nov 27, 2018

      I have the same setup. Will you be so kind as to let me know what you did to accomplish this?

       

      Thanks!

      • FURRYe38's avatar
        FURRYe38
        Guru - Experienced User
        Nov 27, 2018

        What FW is currently loaded?
        What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too? Built in router here? 

         

        If so, Couple of options,
        1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge 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 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 

        bvg820 wrote:

        I have the same setup. Will you be so kind as to let me know what you did to accomplish this?

         

        Thanks!

         

    • viperxln1's avatar
      viperxln1
      Aspirant
      May 19, 2019

      I have an Orbi as well but trying to get it to work with BGW210-700. Can you walk me through by specifying a gateway with IP Passthrough? 

       

      Thanks

    • Amitctr's avatar
      Amitctr
      Tutor
      Jun 05, 2019
      What settings did you use with your gateway? I have the same model but can’t get it configured correctly.
      • FURRYe38's avatar
        FURRYe38
        Guru - Experienced User
        Jun 05, 2019

        gr8sho 

        Amitctr wrote:
        What settings did you use with your gateway? I have the same model but can’t get it configured correctly.