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anotherDIY
May 03, 2019Follower
Unable to downloads apps, links, updates, and web browser links
All firmware up to date.
2 Replies
- ekhalilMaster
Please make sure you don't have double routers (double NAT) in your network.
One quick way to test if double NAT exists is a traceroute.
Please open a Command Prompt on any computer connected to Orbi and type:
> tracert 8.8.8.8
- If you see two private IP addresses listed in the first two hops then you have double NAT. Please check the model of your ISP modem and if you have a manual for it.
- If you see only one private address and the second hop shows a public address, then you’re all good and we need then to troubleshoot further to find the root cause of the issue,
- FURRYe38Guru - Experienced User
Modem Combo Units:
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 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=desktopAlso change DNS to something different, 1.1.1.1 and 9.9.9.9
anotherDIY wrote:
All firmware up to date.