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CenturyLink Fiber RBR750 config
I recently upgraded to CenturyLink Fiber. They supplied a C4000XG router which I believe I don’t need since the RBR750 can act as a gateway with some configuration. Can anyone help me? I already attem...
Seattle_RBR750 wrote:
Yes. This was my guide until my 4th failed attempt. I guess my questions based off this Reddit post are #1- how to “enable” gateway mode on the RBR750? #2- I was told by CenturyLink my PPP and PPoE credentials were identical? On my CL router admin pages I could only find PPP. Will that prevent a successful outcome? #3- is VLAN tag 201 the correct tag?That Reddit article assumed that the reader was installing two separate pieces of equipment:
- One box to "talk to CenturyLink, and another to be
- The Customer's home router.
In such a situation, most people would not want to have "two routers" and would thus put the first device into a bridge or gateway mode. Your goal is to install only one device: the RBR750 router. So, the RBR750 should be left in the default router mode.
As for VLAN 201, the more I read, the more confusing it is. Netgear routers use VLAN to support internet television. (See page 74 of the user manual: https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBK752/RBK752_UM_EN.pdf )
This video implies (in some of the comments) that when the customer router is not designed to put a VLAN tag on the WAN port, the customer can use a managed switch (such as a 5-port GS-105Ev2 - under $40 on Amazon) to add the VLAN tag on the WAN port. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xa76pRdQYGY
Is this the router CenturyLink provided?
https://www.centurylink.com/home/help/internet/modems-and-routers/greenwave-c4000.html
It appears that others have found solutions. Might follow this advice:
(That comment about using only Port 4 seemed a bit unusual.)
- Yes. This was my guide until my 4th failed attempt. I guess my questions based off this Reddit post are #1- how to “enable” gateway mode on the RBR750? #2- I was told by CenturyLink my PPP and PPoE credentials were identical? On my CL router admin pages I could only find PPP. Will that prevent a successful outcome? #3- is VLAN tag 201 the correct tag?
Thanks!
Seattle_RBR750 wrote:
Yes. This was my guide until my 4th failed attempt. I guess my questions based off this Reddit post are #1- how to “enable” gateway mode on the RBR750? #2- I was told by CenturyLink my PPP and PPoE credentials were identical? On my CL router admin pages I could only find PPP. Will that prevent a successful outcome? #3- is VLAN tag 201 the correct tag?That Reddit article assumed that the reader was installing two separate pieces of equipment:
- One box to "talk to CenturyLink, and another to be
- The Customer's home router.
In such a situation, most people would not want to have "two routers" and would thus put the first device into a bridge or gateway mode. Your goal is to install only one device: the RBR750 router. So, the RBR750 should be left in the default router mode.
As for VLAN 201, the more I read, the more confusing it is. Netgear routers use VLAN to support internet television. (See page 74 of the user manual: https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBK752/RBK752_UM_EN.pdf )
This video implies (in some of the comments) that when the customer router is not designed to put a VLAN tag on the WAN port, the customer can use a managed switch (such as a 5-port GS-105Ev2 - under $40 on Amazon) to add the VLAN tag on the WAN port. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xa76pRdQYGY
- This worked! No more CL router! Go Orbi!
One last question: I did preemptively purchase a Netgear GS305EP switch based off another article I read. Now that I’ve setup ppoe and VLaN on the orbi router, what additional benefit can I gain from adding this switch? Probably a question for a new thread but I’d you have any quick answer and/or resources I will continue my novice journey. Thanks!