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Setting up Orbi RBK853 in Router Mode with BT FTTP
Hi All, I currently have my BT FTTP going into my BT Router and then an ethernet cable going from the BT Router to the Orbi (in AP Mode) however, I keep encountering issues with this setup and am wo...
Ask the ISP first if this is a supported option to remove there router. IF so it may work.
I called BT this morning and they said to get in touch with NETGEAR and ask them! No-one wants to advise it would seem but I could try calling back...
Why would they direct you to NG when it's THERE system and THERE HW and services. They should know if there router is needed or not. NG will not have this information.
Otherwise, 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