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XR500 - PS4 Connection better with ISPs modem/router then XR500
Hello, my PS4 is connect via ethernet to my XR500. However when I put my modem the ISP provides into bridge mode and use the XR500 ethernet to my PS4 my connection seems slower. Speedtests through th...
What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?
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.
What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?
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.
You certainly shouldn't see any worse experience if playing wired when comparing your modem to your XR500.
Have you tried switching out your Ethernet cables? Could it just be coincidence (you had a bad host when playing wired on the XR500)?