nighthawk xr500 ap mode mesh wifi

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. 

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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

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