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Orbi Wi Fi router work with Sonic Internet provider? Will it replace the router they provided?
Looking at the Orbi AC2200 RBK33but want to confirm if it will Work with my Sonic Internet service with Gig speed to my house connected via fiber, do I need to keep my old router a PACE model 5268AC?...
Yes you'll need to keep the ISP modem/router combo unit.
Modem Combo Units:
This would be a double NAT condition which isn't recommended. https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAT
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 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://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Installing-Orbi-behind-ATT-Pace-5268AC-gateway/td-p/1234191
Mley62 wrote:
Looking at the Orbi AC2200 RBK33but want to confirm if it will Work with my Sonic Internet service with Gig speed to my house connected via fiber, do I need to keep my old router a PACE model 5268AC? Would it connet to the existing router anr directly to the ethernet connection from Sonic Internet?
If some is using Sonic Internet I would be interested in your results.
Mike