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Need some expert networking opinion. XR500 with FIOS G1100 and Eero
I'm trying to get the best out of the XR500 router without losing my eero wifi network and all working with the Fios Gateway G1100
What I want to do is have the XR500 as the main router and bri...
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.
Then you want the EERO as your wifi source, I would disable the wifi on the XR router and set up your EERO for LAN to LAN AP mode if it supports that configuration.
FURRYe38 wrote:
Modem Combo Units:
configure the modems DMZ for the IP address the NG router gets from the modem.sorry for the noob question, but what would this achieve ?
- It would ensure all port traffic goes straight through to the Netgear. This would ensure you wouldn't get double NAT
What Fraser said. Single NAT condition is always perferred for gaming.
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/nat.htm
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/networking/fixing_double_nat.htm
http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/Networking-101-The-DMZ-137550
Xenecus wrote:
FURRYe38 wrote:
Modem Combo Units:
configure the modems DMZ for the IP address the NG router gets from the modem.sorry for the noob question, but what would this achieve ?
