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Bkirley
Oct 24, 2020Aspirant
Router flashing white. No connection via ethernet
Yesterday the Orbi router lost power and never came back online. It is flashing white light on top. Modem works fine - confirmed with old router. Tried to connect to Orbi via Ethernet as I’ve re...
Bkirley
Oct 25, 2020Aspirant
Modem: Ubee; DDW36C
Not sure what firmware is loaded because I have no way to access the router. The app doesn’t find it and I have no internet connection when plugged into the router via Ethernet.
Not sure what firmware is loaded because I have no way to access the router. The app doesn’t find it and I have no internet connection when plugged into the router via Ethernet.
FURRYe38
Oct 25, 2020Guru - Experienced User
Your modem already has a build in wifi router. This would be a double NAT (two router) condition which isn't recommended. 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
I would try option #3 first...