NETGEAR is aware of a growing number of phone and online scams. To learn how to stay safe click here.

Forum Discussion

happiman's avatar
happiman
Tutor
Nov 17, 2019

nighthawk xr500 ap mode mesh wifi

Hi there, 

 

I have a nighthawk xr500. It is currently running on AP mode, as my isp needs us to use their modem/router. I want to ask if it possible to use ex8000 on the xr500 to access mesh wifi? 

 

if yes, may i know how many ex8000 i can add to my xr500 that is on AP mode?

 

thank you in advance! 

 

cheers

Justin

7 Replies

  • Netduma-Fraser's avatar
    Netduma-Fraser
    NetDuma Partner
    Nov 17, 2019
    What do you mean your ISP needs you to use their modem/router? You've already connected the router to it so you can just put it in router mode and enable modem or bridge mode on the ISP router or put the XR500 in its' DMZ. I don't see why it wouldn't work, should be absolutely fine to do that if needed!
    • happiman's avatar
      happiman
      Tutor
      Nov 17, 2019

      Hey Fraser, 

      thanks for your reply. Let me rephrase it a little. 

       

      my ISP provides a modem/router combo that is set up to provide internet. I will need to use the modem/router combo in the first in the line. 

       

      my ISP also provides a xr500 for me to use but it will only work in AP mode, second in the line. 

       

      So my question is, if i use xr500 in AP mode, can i add ex8000 via eternet to for the wifi mesh?

      • Netduma-Fraser's avatar
        Netduma-Fraser
        NetDuma Partner
        Nov 17, 2019
        That's very strange, I don't know why it wouldn't work in router mode. Have you tried it in router mode?
        Yes that should be absolutely fine and work as expected.
  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Nov 17, 2019

    Modem Combo Units:
    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. <I recommend you give this a try.

     

    And yes you can run EX8000 as a exteder with the XR router. Either in AP mode or Router mode. I have two EX7700s connected to my XR450 when it's online. 

    happiman wrote:

    Hi there, 

     

    I have a nighthawk xr500. It is currently running on AP mode, as my isp needs us to use their modem/router. I want to ask if it possible to use ex8000 on the xr500 to access mesh wifi? 

     

    if yes, may i know how many ex8000 i can add to my xr500 that is on AP mode?

     

    thank you in advance! 

     

    cheers

    Justin