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Nov 02, 2020

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Using Orbi RBK12 with bundled modem/router?

Hi, I’m in the UK and my internet provider is Post Office Broadband. They provided a bundled modem/router, and there doesn’t seem to be any obvious way to put it into bridge mode (I.e. modem only). Lo...

FURRYe38
Nov 03, 2020
No, as the RBR has a firewall running when in router mode so you can use the DMZ for the RBR running in router mode.

SethOx

Guide

Nov 03, 2020

Thanks for all your help, just one more question - do I need to be more worried about security if I use the DMZ solution?

FURRYe38

Guru - Experienced User

Nov 03, 2020

No, as the RBR has a firewall running when in router mode so you can use the DMZ for the RBR running in router mode.