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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
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!
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!
Seattle_RBR750 wrote:
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?People typically connect a switch to one of the LAN ports when there are more wired devices to connect then there are ports. This little switch would power four Power over Ethernet (PoE) devices, such as cameras. I purchased a similar PoE switch to avoid cluttering up my garage with individual PoE gizmos.
Aside from that, it makes a nice paperweight.
I didn't expect this. I'm seeing reduced Download/Upload speeds after removing the CL hardware. I would have expected flat or even a slight increase. Any ideas how to boost them back to the old numbers? See attached screenshot for comparison.
