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Double NAT configuration
I'm having trouble configuring my RBE971 as a router behind my modem/router, which is itself configured as a router. I want to retain some of the router functions of my modem/router, but also benefi...
I thought I had replied, but I realize my message didn't go through. So, I'll start again...
Thank you very much for your analysis.
The 10G hub is a Zyxel XS1930-10.
I just tried again by connecting the RBR's WAN port directly to the router. The result is the same.
I also tried changing the RBR from 192.168.16.1/20 to 192.168.0.1/24. Same result.
I also tried solution #2, without success. I finally gave up :(
Ultimately, since I wanted to be able to take advantage of certain RBR features not available in AP mode, I implemented the following solution:
- the box in router mode at 192.168.1.0/24, to benefit from certain features and manage my wired PCs over 10G,
- the RBR in router mode at 192.168.16.0/20 to manage my numerous Wi-Fi devices, but without using the router function,
- a PC on both networks with dnsmasq to serve everyone via DHCP and DNS, and configured as a gateway to the box.
I'm not marking the thread as resolved because I haven't achieved exactly what I wanted...
Ultimately, since I wanted to be able to take advantage of certain RBR features not available in AP mode, I implemented the following solution:
- the box in router mode at 192.168.1.0/24, to benefit from certain features and manage my wired PCs over 10G,
- the RBR in router mode at 192.168.16.0/20 to manage my numerous Wi-Fi devices, but without using the router function,
- a PC on both networks with dnsmasq to serve everyone via DHCP and DNS, and configured as a gateway to the box.
Since there is no way to turn off NAT filtering on the Orbi, you have to "use the router function".
It would be nice if there was a way to turn that off (as there is on some other Netgear routers).