NETGEAR is aware of a growing number of phone and online scams. To learn how to stay safe click here.
Forum Discussion
Solved
How to use the XR500 as a second router? How do I avoid double NAT?
Hey folks, I've looked all over and not been able to find a solution yet... A little bit background: My ISP has installed a modem/router (D-Link DIR-825) on the ground floor of my house where t...
I think the DMZ method is the most likely to work here, without having to buy new hardware, here's what to do:
- On your XR500, go to the System Information page and make a note of the WAN IP.
- On the modem/router upstream, set the XR500's IP as static/reserved so that it won't change.
- On the modem/router upstream, put the WAN IP from the first step into the DMZ, so that the XR500 bypasses the firewall.
- See if the double NAT is fixed.
If the double NAT isn't fixed, you could try port forwarding all ports (1 to 65535, TCP and UDP) to the WAN IP from the first step, on the modem/router upstream.
I think the DMZ method is the most likely to work here, without having to buy new hardware, here's what to do:
- On your XR500, go to the System Information page and make a note of the WAN IP.
- On the modem/router upstream, set the XR500's IP as static/reserved so that it won't change.
- On the modem/router upstream, put the WAN IP from the first step into the DMZ, so that the XR500 bypasses the firewall.
- See if the double NAT is fixed.
If the double NAT isn't fixed, you could try port forwarding all ports (1 to 65535, TCP and UDP) to the WAN IP from the first step, on the modem/router upstream.
Hi Alex,
I followed all the steps mentioned by you using the DMZ method and it is working perfectly now! NAT on my Xbox is Open and there is no more Double NAT.
Thank you so much, buddy! Really appreciate you taking the time out to help me with this. I was really worried and felt like I reached a dead-end. I'm so glad you were able to help me with a solution that didn't involve me buying new hardware. Keep up the super amazing work :)
Hope you have a wonderful day!