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Port forwarding now working
Hi everybody, I have the Orbi RBR50 running firmware V2.5.1.8 trying to forward a port. My routers LAN address is 192.168.1.1 and the WAN address is 192.168.0.100. The modem is set route mode a...
Probably due to your modem having a router built in already. This would be a double NAT (two router) condition which isn't recommended and would cause port forwarding to not work right on the Orbi router. https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAT
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