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Netgear orbi wifi mesh sytem
Hi,
Considering purchasing a mesh wifi system but i am currently with Sky Broadband and have Sky Q plus a mini box.
Is this system compatible with Sky Q?
I have read varying reports?
Thanks,
Steve.
1 Reply
Kind of depends. Does this ISP have a modem or ONT that has built in router? If so, his 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://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
https://kb.netgear.com/000061277/Which-features-are-disabled-on-my-Orbi-router-when-it-is-set-to-AP-ModeYou might ask them if adding a external router system will work with there hardware and if any of there hardware can be replaced by a Orbi system or if option #2 will be best if you want to use a Orbi system.
