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IPTV over router issue
I have an issue with the IPTV box connected in my system. Ideally, the ISP provided setup should look like this: How I have it connected: Right now my gateway and the access p...
Please contact Negear support for installation and configuration support. This is outside of my comfort zone.
My concerns are the probably workable IGMP proxy (IGMP level unknown), the dual-NAT situation with two NAT routers in the data path - not convinced about the IGMP snooping and multicast support. However, things might have changed since introducing the v7 bringing a major change to the RBR850/RBS850. Looks like I have to find some second-hand device in the market here, since I'm not Netgear 8-)
The devices I had were dedicated for Dannish market. I think the functionality there, that allowed for this setup to work, must have been generic. So if I understood correctly, its the IGMP support that is missing in the Orbi system? If yes, do you see any workaround here? I see something related here:
Please contact Negear support for installation and configuration support. This is outside of my comfort zone.
My concerns are the probably workable IGMP proxy (IGMP level unknown), the dual-NAT situation with two NAT routers in the data path - not convinced about the IGMP snooping and multicast support. However, things might have changed since introducing the v7 bringing a major change to the RBR850/RBS850. Looks like I have to find some second-hand device in the market here, since I'm not Netgear 8-)
Hello bremenpl ,
Welcome to the NETGEAR Community!
I understand that you are having issues with your IPTV using your Orbi Mesh system.
Have you tried to change the Orbi router to AP mode and configure your system through your ISP modem?
Best,
Kevin
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- Hi Kevin amd thank you for the answer. I havent tried that- would the wifi mesh (and the satistes) still operate as intended? This would be a sort of last resort, since then I would need tonhandle everything via the isp modem rather than Orbi.
