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Help needed setting up Orbi RBK752
I recently moved into a place that has AT&T fiber and a bwg320 gateway box but I would prefer to use my Orbi mesh setup. I can’t seem to figure out how to set it up. Does anyone have any tips?
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The easiest method is to connect the RBR750 router to the BGW320 Gateway and proceed to set up the Orbi system using a computer connected to the Orbi router. (Or the fancy Orbi 'app' - ugh)
This results in two WiFi routers, so most customers will choose to turn off the WiFi on the BGW320 system.
Your ISP Modem already has a built in router and wifi. This would be a double NAT (two router) condition which isn't recommended. https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAT
https://kb.netgear.com/30187/How-to-fix-issues-with-Double-NAT
Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge or modem only mode. Then use the Orbi router in router mode. You'll need to contact the ISP for help and information in regards to the modem being bridged correctly.
2. If you can't bridge the modem, disable ALL wifi radios on the modem, configure the modems DMZ/ExposedHost or IP Pass-Through for the IP address the Orbi router gets from the modem. Then you can use the Orbi router in Router mode.
3. Or disable all wifi radios on the modem and connect the Orbi router to the modem, configure AP mode on the Orbi router.
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-WIFI-6-AX-AND-Wi-Fi-6E-AXE/Procedure-for-Factory-reset-of-RBS850/m-p/2367505/highlight/true#M53985
https://kb.netgear.com/31218/How-do-I-configure-my-Orbi-router-to-act-as-an-access-point and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7LOcJ8GdDo&app=desktop
Try option #2 first...
domnik968 wrote:
I recently moved into a place that has AT&T fiber and a bwg320 gateway box but I would prefer to use my Orbi mesh setup. I can’t seem to figure out how to set it up. Does anyone have any tips?
