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JSchepers
Sep 12, 2019Aspirant
VLAN configuration digital television
Hi all, This question might have been asked several times before but I don't seem to find a straightforward answer yet... We're moving to a new house that has digital cable TV (over coax). I want t...
FURRYe38
Sep 15, 2019Guru - 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/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 recommend trying option #3 and let the ISP service router handle IPs. Use the Orbi for WiFi connections and coverage.