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Richhhb
Mar 23, 2025Aspirant
Nighthawk to starlink issue
I hooked up nighthawk modem/router to starlink. It is giving me error when connecting other products. See pic attached
plemans
Mar 23, 2025Guru - Experienced User
A double nat happens when you cascade more than 1 router.
https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAT
Fixes? There are 3 options, but only use 1.
1. Put the modem/gateway in modem only/pass-through mode. This disables its routing functions.
2. Leave the modem/gateway in router mode but put the Netgears IP address into its DMZ. This forwards the data to the netgear. You can either leave the modem/gateway wirelessly enabled or disabled. Just make sure its using a different wifi channel to prevent interference
3. Put the Netgear into access point mode. This disables its routing functions. The Wi-Fi/ethernet still works, but it disables some features.
https://kb.netgear.com/26765/Which-features-are-disabled-on-my-NETGEAR-router-when-it-is-set-to-AP-Mode
Richhhb
Mar 23, 2025Aspirant
hello, i am having trouble understanding the steps. my starlink is currently on bypass mode and using the nighthawk.
- plemansMar 24, 2025Guru - Experienced User
What starlink router?
How do you know its in "bypass" mode? Its usually passthrough mode its placed in.
Is there a reason you want to run 2x routers?