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Dominator1
Feb 03, 2024Tutor
Different IP addresses modem vs router
For some reason, my modem and router have different IP addresses, 192.168.0.1 and 192.168.1.1, respectively. I have a printer connected by ethernet that connects to the modem. my 2 computers and ot...
- Feb 07, 2024
That diagram is fantastic!
Dominator1 wrote:
I also realize that i might need to relocate the orbi router to the basement next to the IPS modem and connect directly from that to the various satellites?
Yes, move the basement satellite upstairs, connect the router directly to the ISP device, and then everything in the house connects to the router LAN ports. If there are not enough open ports, an inexpensive gigabit Ethernet switch in the basement will provide more connections.
plemans
Feb 03, 2024Guru - Experienced User
What modem do you have? I"m betting its a modem/router combo device if that's its IP address.
It causes a double nat and the issue you're running into.
A double nat happens when you cascade more than 1 router.
https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAT
Fixes? There’s 3 options but only use 1.
1. Put the modem/gateway in modem only/pass through mode. This disables its routing functions.
2. Leave the modem/gateway in router mode but put the Netgears IP address into its DMZ. This forwards the data to the netgear. You can either leave the modem/gateway’s wireless enabled or disabled. Just make sure its using a different wifi channel to prevent interference
3. Put the Netgear into access point mode. This disables its routing functions. Wifi/ethernet still works but it does disable some features.
https://kb.netgear.com/26765/Which-features-are-disabled-on-my-NETGEAR-router-when-it-is-set-to-AP-Mode