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Using Orbi nbr750 as fail over option for UDM WAN connection
I’m trying to figure out how I can set up the NBR750 as a fail over Internet connection on the UDM router. So it means I will not be using the router of the NBR750. I’m having trouble finding a way to...
Static IP on a 5G router is something I would bring up with the wireless carrier*. According to the QR code I just scanned, the NBR750 is compatible with:
North America:
AT&T
T-Mobile - with BYOD mobile hotspot plan
Verizon
Europe:
Dogota; Re[ib;oc
Hutch Denmark
Hutch Switzerland
* My brief internet search was inconclusive (i.e. mostly "why can't we have a static IP?" or "Geez - $500!!!")
It is sort of unusual to hear of users who have zero WiFi devices.
I think the price offered for this unit and 5g subscription is fairly good hence I wanna use it as a 5g fail over
As with many networking projects, "the devil is in the details."
- As a system by itself, the NBR750 provides the capability to connect to two ISP's, one typical and one using 5G.
That accomplishes one aspect of the project. The Dream Machine is surplus to requirements, but could be attached to the Orbi router and placed in whatever mode is useful. (for example, as an Access Point). - It is not clear (to me) how to get a public IP address on a 5G connection compatible with the NBR750.
- As a failover for the Dream Machine, things are more complicated. When using 5G, the NBR must be in 'router mode'.
It is possible to forward ports through the Orbi to the Dream Machine, which can then do whatever processing it does with the other ISP link. (Just for fun, I once set up three routers in a row. Forwarded a port through the first router to the second. Then through the second to the third. Then through the third to a server. Really tedious. But worked.)
Good luck getting answers out of these folks.
- As a system by itself, the NBR750 provides the capability to connect to two ISP's, one typical and one using 5G.
- Thank you very much for your considerations and suggestions. I might try that approach. I originally just thought this was a no brainer as in fact the 3 Hutchinson product is listed with a static ip. However they provide zero support for it and just referred me to netgear