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atramsay
Apr 19, 2020Follower
OrbiRBR20 with Netgear D7000
Just bought Orbi RBR20 to improve signal around the house. Currently have Netgear D7000 Nighthawk modem/router. Will it work with my RBR20?
FURRYe38
Apr 20, 2020Guru - Experienced User
You need to configure the D series modem for modem mode only. Look for NAT or Router mode features on the D series modems web page. Disable NAT or Router mode.
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
atramsay wrote:Just bought Orbi RBR20 to improve signal around the house. Currently have Netgear D7000 Nighthawk modem/router. Will it work with my RBR20?