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RBR50 "Port Forwarding" option in Grey
Hey Everyone I've had this RBR50 system for a while now and I currently need to open a port to run a Nitrox Server on Subnautica. I wanted to do that so I logged into my account at http://orbilog...
All home routers have issues when placed "behind" an ISP router. This creates what is called a "Double NAT":
https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAT
The "easy" way to avoid double NAT is to put the Orbi in AP mode, but that means all of the "router" functions would have to be done on the ISP router and each router has different capabilities.
The "harder" solution is to find a way to put the ISP router into "bridge" or "passthrough" mode. All ISP's are used to requests to do this, so a call may solve the problem for you. Or, finding the router User Manual online. If you post the exact brand and model number of the ISP device, someone may be familiar with how to change it.
Is the Orbi configured in "router" or Access Point (AP) mode?
When configured as an Access Point, all "router functions" such as Port forwarding are disabled.
Also, do you have Armor or Disney Circle activated?
I don't know about Armor and Disney Circle. But yes it is in AP Mode, I thought it could've been that. The other issue is that when it's in Router Mode, for some reason my network, when I'm connected to the routers via Wi-Fi or Ethernet won't let me access some websites and services like game launchers without using a VPN. So if you know how to fix this, I could put it back in Router Mode.
Thanks for the First messsage though.
All home routers have issues when placed "behind" an ISP router. This creates what is called a "Double NAT":
https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAT
The "easy" way to avoid double NAT is to put the Orbi in AP mode, but that means all of the "router" functions would have to be done on the ISP router and each router has different capabilities.
The "harder" solution is to find a way to put the ISP router into "bridge" or "passthrough" mode. All ISP's are used to requests to do this, so a call may solve the problem for you. Or, finding the router User Manual online. If you post the exact brand and model number of the ISP device, someone may be familiar with how to change it.
Okay, everything is starting to make more sense now. Honeslty, It's not worth going through the hassle as my ISP router is from a French company.
Thanks for the help though it's greatly appreciated and it helped me understant the why of my question.
I'll be closing this thread.