Dual Routers: Comcast and Orbi

From years of setting up routers, I know I shouldn't have two routers on the same network. One should do the routing, the other should be in Bridge/AP Mode. But I come here with a question. I j...

Mikey94025

Hero

Nov 02, 2020

MiddKid wrote:
So my question is...in the ensuing months with both the Comcast and Orbi boxes performing routing duties should I expect there to be issues? Or is it going to work just fine (similar to how it's working fine right now at the end of our set-up call)?

It will probably work fine. The only functional issues with Double NAT are usually things like games or special port forward needs, which your dad is probably not doing. If he hasn't yet encountered something broken then it will continue working.

I'm running with Double NAT now myself, and have been for months. My Comcast router is connected to my Orbi RBR850 as well as my Orbi RBR50 (which I run for guest network and compatibility with some devices that don't work with the Orbi AX like my Nest thermostat and August lock).

MiddKid
Guide
Nov 02, 2020
Thank you both. Yes, my parents have a grand total of 5 devices on their network (2 iPads, 2 iPhones, and an AppleTV) so it sounds like they'll avoid double NAT just fine until I can make it out there. Thanks!
- FURRYe38
  Guru - Experienced User
  Nov 02, 2020
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