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chrisbrummel's avatar
chrisbrummel
Guide
Oct 27, 2019

VLAN on US RBR20?

I'm interested in removing my ISP's modem/router and setting up my Orbi RBR20 to directly connect. I attempted this once with no luck, but I've heard that it won't work without setting up VLAN. Searc...
chrisbrummel's avatar
chrisbrummel
Guide
Oct 27, 2019

Thanks for the detailed response.

 

I currently have it set up in your first scenario with the ISP modem in bridge mode, but I'm running into a problem with a device and I've received advice that removing the ISP device could simplify the network and help. I take it that the RBR20 can't act as a modem/router combo, and only as a router.

 

Thanks!

-Chris

CrimpOn's avatar
CrimpOn
Guru - Experienced User
Oct 27, 2019

Netgear made one model of Orbi with a built-in DOCSIS 3.0 modem.  Some users on the forum have it and are happy with it.  I doubt that they sold very many.

 

The ISP device in bridge mode is the "best it gets" as far as Orbi is concerned.  If you identify the device and the problem, people on the forum have found ways to make almost everything work.