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UPnP issue when using ORBI and a Nighthawk hotspot
So I believe that I am dealing with a rather unique circumstance. I am currently using a NETGEAR Nighthawk mobile hotspot (MR1100) in conjunction with an Orbi system. Here are the specifications of t...
So I have gone through and applied the changes and now it is back to saying there is a double NAT detected.
DMZ Settings
Orbi information
Interestingly enough, when I accessed the router (Nighthawk LTE hotspot) remotely there was a UPnP option there that was switched on, I was still getting the Strict NAT type so I went ahead and tried the DMZ forwarding and now it is giving that double NAT issue.
So to summarize
- DMZ forwarding is giving a double NAT error. (I could have easily done this wrong to be honest)
- There is a UPnP setting on the Nighthawk that was already on when I was getting a strict NAT type
Leaving the Orbi in router mode with the Nighthawk on normally gives a double NAT error
Is the IP address for the Orbi RBR 10.0.0.1?
Double NAT will be a default status since you still have two routers on line at the same time.
DMZ should resolve NAT issues seen on the ORbi and connected devices.
Probably for ease of use, maybe AP mode on the Orbi systems will be best...
This is all the information I have on the Orbi
I have tried using the router IP and the Wireless IP
Now when I am inputting a new IP for the DMZ forwarding I am getting This error indidcating it cant find the router. Is there a setting on the Orbi that would enable it to be a DMZ host that I am missing?Look on the hotspot routers connected clients list. You should see the RBR listed here. Whats the IP address seen here? This IP address should be the one used in the hot spots DMZ.
So some progress.
I managed to get the hotspot to locate the Orbi. I had to change from a dynamic to a static IP address. I have a feeling this was preventing the Nighthawk from establishing a connection? Just a guess.
So at this point I have the Nighthawk locating the Orbi and it says "Changes applied" instead of being unable to locate it. Now the issue still stands that there is a Double NAT detected. I am not really sure why this would be the case if the hotspot did indeed apply the changes.The status may be just that it's reporting double NAT as this maybe normal behavior when having two routers on the same line. Something that can't be changed.
Is there anyway to specifically open ports to an Open NAT type so lets say UPnP is disabled but I want NAT restrictions to remove themself manually instead of depending on the automatic process UPnP does?
If your using the DMZ on the host router and the orbi is in router mode, you can disable uPnP on the RBR then manually setup Port Forwarding rules.
If you use the RBR in AP mode, then upnp won't be a factor on the Orbi as uPnp will be handled by the host router.