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bcfleischmann
Aspirant
Dec 28, 2023

I am having trouble being able to get my Verizon router to go into IP pass through

Where would I go if I don't have the radio button as stated in the user manual? I am having trouble being able to get my Verizon router to go into IP pass through and have the Orbi connect properly. ...
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bcfleischmann
Aspirant
Dec 28, 2023

Sorry. I have the CBR750. 

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Dec 28, 2023

OK, is Verizon service you have Cable or Fiber? I've only seen Verizon support Fiber and if this is the case for you, them the CBR will not work for you as it's only supported on Cable ISP services, not Fiber. 

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    bcfleischmann
    Aspirant
    Dec 28, 2023

    For some reason my reply didn't go in this thread like I wanted it to.

     

    https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-WIFI-6-AX-AND-Wi-Fi-6E-AXE/Orbi-to-Verizon-5G-Gateway/m-p/2314958

     

    I just got the Verizon 5G home internet (router using their cell towers). From what I have read on the Verizon forum, it can allow IP pass through to use your own equipment. But with me having the modem/router combo of the CBR750, perhaps this won't be possible. Sorry to confuse. 

     

    New equipment:
    Verizon internet gateway

    Modell ARC-XCI55AX

     

    Current equipment:
    Orbi CBR750 with two satellites. 

    • FURRYe38's avatar
      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      Dec 28, 2023

      All CBRs are cable modems first, that have a built in router with WIFI MESH features. These CBR modems are cable modems first and foremost, meaning that there main connection to an ISP is thru the RG6 coax cable connector you have in back of the CBR. This only connects to a Cable ISP service with coax cable running up to the house and to the back of the CBR. You can NOT connect this to any other ISP services, Fiber or cell service system or otherwise. 

      The only thing you can do is to configure the CBR for a faux AP mode then connect the CBR to the host router using one of the LAN ports in back and it will work in this configuration along with the RBS if you have any to connect. 

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        bcfleischmann
        Aspirant
        Dec 28, 2023
        If that’s the case, is there any benefit to trying to use the Orbi as basically a WiFi extender with this Verizon internet gateway router? I’m cutting costs and my area it’s Cox or nothing. Now this became an option but my speeds are slower, but nothing I can’t deal with long term.