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Rsamp
Mar 05, 2025Aspirant
MK63 Verizon ISP provided new router to install
My ISP (VerizonFios) mandates that I install their new updated router. My Nighthawk MK63 is currently connected to the old Verizon router. Is there anything I need to do to connect my Nighthawk to new Verizon G3100 router Without having to change any settings on my Nighthawk mesh system?
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- FURRYe38Guru - Experienced User
Something to ask the ISP about.
Regarding ISP routers, If your ISP Modem already has a built in router and wifi. This would be a double NAT (two router) condition which isn't recommended. This would be a double NAT condition which isn't recommended. https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAT
https://kb.netgear.com/30187/How-to-fix-issues-with-Double-NAT
Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge or modem only mode. Then use the NG 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 NG router gets from the modem. https://kb.netgear.com/25891/DMZ-on-NETGEAR-routers
https://kb.netgear.com/24086/How-do-I-set-up-a-default-DMZ-server-on-my-Nighthawk-router
3. Or disable all wifi radios on the modem and connect the NG router to the modem, LAN to LAN configure AP mode on the NG router.
https://kb.netgear.com/20927/How-do-I-change-my-NETGEAR-router-to-AP-mode
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-WIFI-6-AX-AND-Wi-Fi-6E-AXE/Procedure-for-Factory-reset-of-RBS850/m-p/2367505/highlight/true#M53985
Try option #2 first...- RsampAspirant
Furrye38,
Thanks. I'll review those KB articles.
- RsampAspirant
To clarify my post above:
I had already personalized and changed the SSID name and login passwords for my mesh network previously. Its those settings I'm concerned about losing. I am hoping it will just be plug and play into new ISP router. Any tips or pitfalls to avoid?
Thanks!
- FURRYe38Guru - Experienced User
If you give #2 a try, all that should be needed is to maybe power off both the new router and the MK system. Connect the MR to the new verizon router, power On the new router and the MK system. The MK system will retain what you have already been using. Disable the new routers wifi radios is all and use the DMZ on the new router for the MR.
- RsampAspirant
Furry,
I'm sorry. What is MR?