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JoseLopez
Guide
Jun 08, 2023
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Configuring the Orbi RBK752 kit with an at&t Fiber BGW320-500 Gateway

Hello everyone, My name is José. I am a new member. I am seeking advise from anyone here that can help me with the setup and configuration of an Orbi RBK752 system with an AT&T Fiber Modem/Router ...
FURRYe38's avatar
FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Jun 08, 2023

Let us know how it turns out for you. 

JoseLopez's avatar
JoseLopez
Guide
Jun 10, 2023

Hello FURRYe38,

Please, allow me to bother you one more time with another question.

After having read the articles you shared with me earlier, I have learned that once the AT&T Gateway's WiFi radios are turned off, and the Orbi router is configured as an Access Point, the following features become "unavailable" on the Orbi router:

  • Guest Network
  • Setup Wizard
  • Port Forwarding/Port Triggering
  • Remote Management
  • UPnP
  • IPv6
  • Traffic Meter
  • Parental Controls
  • Circle
  • Netgear Armor
  • Block Sites
  • Block Services
  • VPN Service
  • VLAN/IPTV Setup
  • Internet Setup
  • WAN Setup
  • LAN Setup
  • Access Control
  • QoS
    My question is: If I will lose the above-listed features; does it make a difference whether I just turn-off the WiFi radios on the AT&T Gateway and proceed to configure the Orbi router as an Access Point, or, configure the AT&T router with IP Pass-Through and then configure the Orbi router as an Access Point?
    Please advise. Thank you.
    José
  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jun 11, 2023

    You have two options, you can use the Orbi system in AP mode. No IP pass thru needed for AP mode. Or use the Orbi system in router mode, then use IP Pass thru for the Orbi system in AP mode.

     

    Also FYI, NG document needs to be upated, Guest Network is not supported in AP mode. 

    • JoseLopez's avatar
      JoseLopez
      Guide
      Jun 17, 2023

      Hello FURRYe38 and Phyber,

       

      Once again, thank you for having taken the time to respond to my posting, I appreciate it.

       

      Everything is working well.

       

      I would like to share the process I followed to complete the configuration of the AT&T Fiber Gateway BGW320-500 with the NETGEAR Orbi RBK752 Combo (RBR750 Router + 1 RBS750 Satellite), in case it can benefit someone else under the same circumstances.

       

      Note: The Orbi router located in the main floor of the house is connected to the AT&T Gateway located in the basement via ethernet cable (pre-wired home structure).

       

      Before starting, ensure you have handy the BGW320's IP Address (default should be 192.168.1.254), and Access Code, as well as the Orbi router's MAC Address.

       

      1. Ensured Orbi was in DHCP mode.

      2. Disconnected everything from the BGW320.

      3. Connected the Orbi and my laptop directly to the BGW320. 

      4. Logged into the BGW320 via browser.

      5. Under the Device List Tab "cleared" and "rescanned" for devices. 

      6. Under the Firewall Tab enabled IP Passthrough.

      7. Selected Allocation Mode: Passthrough.

      8. Selected Passthrough Mode: DHCPS-fixed.

      9. Opened/selected in drop-down menu Passthrough Fixed MAC Address: Orbi's MAC Address. If it does not show, enter the MAC Address manually. In fact, one of the instructions I found recommends entering the MAC Address manually, bypassing the drop-deown menu selection.

      10. Clicked on "Save".

       

      For me it took after the first attempt, but in case it does not, it is recommended to go to the Device Tab and restart.

      Regards,

      José