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CTS/RTS and "hidden node problem"
Hey all I have my CTS/RTS value set to 2100. I recently changed the setup on the RBK752 to use a wired backhaul (15m CAT6a run). I've reduced 2.4Ghz power to 25% and 5Ghz power to 50%. I have ...
Hi FURRYe38 - it is running the beta FW (v4.6.7.5). The ISP Edge Router is a Zyxel NR7101. It is a 5G external POE Router.
Thanks.
Has a factory reset been performed since last FW update?
Is the Orbi in router mode or AP mode with this ISP modem/router?
If router mode on the RBR, have you tried setting up the DMZ on the ISP Modem for the RBR if the modem is in router mode?
FURRYe38I will do a factory reset as per the other topic as I do want to iron out the glitch with the 2.4GHz connectivity problem. I know we're going slightly off topic here so I do apologise but... at the moment, no, both the Orbi and the Zyxel are in "router mode". I have manually disabled DHCP, WiFi, etc on the Zyxel and then turned off NAT on the Orbi. However, I do plan on doing it "correctly" - so I am looking to enable IP Passthrough on the Zyxel - and basically handoff the ISP/WAN IP to the Orbi. The Zyxel then just becomes a modem.
I wanted to ask more knowledgable people such as yourself - When I come to turn this on, the Zyxel asks for a fixed MAC address of the LAN client. As I understand it, this would be the RBR. Would I add the MAC address of the WAN/Internet port for the Orbi, or the actual MAC of the RBR unit?
At the moment I have also have a static IP setup on the Zyxel for the Orbi WAN port, which is in the same IP range as the Zyxel (192.168.1.x). Within "Advanced > Internet Setup" on the Orbi, I then have that IP address added under "Internet IP Address" field. And the Zyxel Router IP I have in the Gateway field.
Will I need to change any of that when enabling IP Passthrough? Do I set the "Internet IP Address" back to "Get Dynamically IP Address From Router"?
And lastly would I need to change any of the ethernet cables around or do they stay connected just the same as now?
In my mind I'm thinking:
- Remove Static IP entry on Zyxel
- Enable IP Passthrough on Zyxel (unsure as to which MAC address to use however)
- Set Orbi Internet settings back to "Get Dynamically IP Address From Router"
- Reboot Orbi RBR and then reboot Orbi RBS
Thanks. :smileyhappy:
Jimbo84 wrote:
FURRYe38I will do a factory reset as per the other topic as I do want to iron out the glitch with the 2.4GHz connectivity problem. I know we're going slightly off topic here so I do apologise but... at the moment, no, both the Orbi and the Zyxel are in "router mode". I have manually disabled DHCP, WiFi, etc on the Zyxel and then turned off NAT on the Orbi. However, I do plan on doing it "correctly" - so I am looking to enable IP Passthrough on the Zyxel - and basically handoff the ISP/WAN IP to the Orbi. The Zyxel then just becomes a modem.<This would be the preferred configuration.
I wanted to ask more knowledgable people such as yourself - When I come to turn this on, the Zyxel asks for a fixed MAC address of the LAN client. As I understand it, this would be the RBR. Would I add the MAC address of the WAN/Internet port for the Orbi, or the actual MAC of the RBR unit? Yes, I believe so.
At the moment I have also have a static IP setup on the Zyxel for the Orbi WAN port, which is in the same IP range as the Zyxel (192.168.1.x). Within "Advanced > Internet Setup" on the Orbi, I then have that IP address added under "Internet IP Address" field. And the Zyxel Router IP I have in the Gateway field. >If the modem is using 192.168.1.x, then the RBR needs to be at a different IP address on its LAN side...So 192.168.0.x or 10.x
Will I need to change any of that when enabling IP Passthrough? Do I set the "Internet IP Address" back to "Get Dynamically IP Address From Router"? On the RBR, Yes, use Dynamic if you have set a IP address reservation on the modem.
And lastly would I need to change any of the ethernet cables around or do they stay connected just the same as now?
As long as the RBRs WAN port is connected to the modems LAN port, you should be fine here.
In my mind I'm thinking:
- Remove Static IP entry on Zyxel
- Enable IP Passthrough on Zyxel (unsure as to which MAC address to use however)
- Set Orbi Internet settings back to "Get Dynamically IP Address From Router"
- Reboot Orbi RBR and then reboot Orbi RBS
Thanks. :smileyhappy:
FURRYe38I just wanted to say thanks for the help, I am just about to factory reset the Orbi units but just wanted to say I now have the Zyxel Router in IP Passthrough mode. :smileyhappy: (I had to do a firmware update and a factory reset on that to get IP Passthrough working!)
I know this topic has slightly taken a skew so apologies again.
I did have some final questions I wondered you could help sanity check for me please if you had time? Or anyone else if they can.
- Now that the Zyxel is in IP Passthrough mode - I should have no NAT, is that correct?
- I can therefore set the NAT on the Orbi back from "Open" to "Secured"?
- The Firewall appears to be still enabled on the Zyxel. Is that OK to leave on?
- I just realised I also had DoS protection enabled on the Zyxel and the Orbi previously(!) I have left it disabled on the Zyxel this time. Would that be best? Or should I enable it on the Zyxel and disable on the Orbi (i.e. Tick "Disable Port Scan and DoS Protection")?
I'm going to go ahead and factory reset the Orbi units next.
Thanks. :smileyvery-happy: