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JoeJoeJoeJoe's avatar
JoeJoeJoeJoe
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Apr 08, 2025
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Orbi 870 with CenturyLink Fiber and VLAN 201 tagging

I just purchased and installed Orbi 870 (router + 1 satellite).  Is my 3rd Orbi system.

 

I live in Seattle and have Centurylink 1Gbps fiber.  CenturyLink does VLAN 201 tagging.

 

The Orbi has a VLAN tagging setup page, but couldn't get it to work - Orbi fails PPPOE connection.  Attached is the VLAN setup page screen capture.

 

I have the Orbi 870 working right now with a separate Netgear wired router between the ONT and 872 WAN port - this separate router is setup just to remove the VLAN 201 tagging.

 

Ideally I would like to remove this seperate router, since is just another possible failure point.

 

Anyone know how to setup the Orbi 870 VLAN page/options to work with CenturyLink?


Thanks.

 

  • JoeJoeJoeJoe's avatar
    JoeJoeJoeJoe
    Apr 10, 2025

    Thanks for your comments

     

    After some experimenting I learned.

    1) have to select VLAN tag group (not by bridge group), add VLAN 201, select all wired and wireless ports

    2) can't just save the changes, must also power cycle the router

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  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru
    Apr 09, 2025

    What Firmware version is currently loaded?
    What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
    Be sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6A STP is recommended. 

     

    Are there any VLAN configurations under the Advanced Tab/Setup/Internet at all? 

    KevinLiT 

  • CrimpOn's avatar
    CrimpOn
    Guru
    Apr 09, 2025

    What does Netgear support say about installing the 870 system on CenturyLink?

    That is sort of the point of providing 90 days of 'complimentary support' with purchase of a new system.