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Orbi with Verizon Fios
Hello all, This is my first post since owning my Orbi system. I have a question I have Verizon Fios with internet tv and phone and I am currently using my Fios router G1100 as the primary router and...
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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/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
Option #2 should work for you.
- Has anyone had success with Option #2 with the G1100 from FiOS? I’ve read that the DMZ setting isn’t a true DMZ and there is still the double NAT problem.
Give this a try and see. Ask your ISP if the G1100 can be bridged if possible. If DMZ or bridging doesn't work, then configure the Orbi for AP mode.
punkorambo wrote:
Has anyone had success with Option #2 with the G1100 from FiOS? I’ve read that the DMZ setting isn’t a true DMZ and there is still the double NAT problem.- I’ve tried calling Verizon Fios regarding configuring the router to be secondary and they are not very helpful.