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Ap mode
I have my orbi in ap mode but the host device has no firewall capability. How can I get a firewall set up as the orbi in ap mode doesn't utilize a firewall
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AP mode doesn't support firewall features.
If your host router doesn't have a built in firewall, then put the RBR back in router mode that has firewall features enabled, and use it in router mode. Just use the host routers DMZ for the IP address that the RBR gets from the host router to help avoid double NAT issues, all that's needed.
What is the brand and model# of the host router/modem?
- It's tmobile internet gateway5g
- There us a dmz tab. Do I put in the ip or just mark the tab? .I don't mean to sound like an idiot.i do appreciate your help.thank you
.Not sure how to enable DMZ on that host router. Something to ask T-Mobile about. I presume if you check the box, would enabled it then you'll need to input an IP address there. This would be the IP address the RBR is getting from the host router.
Any progress on this?
Deeprater6ll wrote:
I have my orbi in ap mode but the host device has no firewall capability. How can I get a firewall set up as the orbi in ap mode doesn't utilize a firewall- I didnt want to do a dmz as it would be a security risk. However I do have a firewall on my desktop computer that is ethernet wired to the orbi . I think that will suffice even in ap mode on the orbi
May or may not fully work. However for other devices connected, those devices will not be protected.
You'll need to configured router mode on the Orbi system and then connect it to your host router. Try this, even with out the use of the DMZ on the host router. Then you'll have firewall protection at the Orbi.
