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Looking at buying a XR500...
I currently have BT FTTP broadband 330mb up and 50mb down using the BT homehub 6.
I like the look of the geo filters on the XR500 and the network management tools to get the best connection for o...
The XR series is a router only model. No built in modem.
Modem Combo Units:
Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge 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 for the IP address the NG router gets from the modem.
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.