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bigkahuna01
Apr 27, 2025Aspirant
Orbi doesn't see an internet connection when connected to 2.5gbps port on modem
I have a new internet provider (EzFiber) and they have installed a Nokia modem and my plan supports 2.5 Gbps and their technician validated that I am getting 2.5 Gbps on the modem. I have connected m...
- Apr 28, 2025
The modem was changed yesterday because of some ISP issue. There were setting on the old modem containing my Orbi's MAC and IP Address that were causing a conflict with my replaced modem (New Profile) that were resulting Orbi not getting an IP Address. 2nd level support cleared the old modem's profile from the system and everything is working as expected. Thanks to everyone for their suggestions.
FURRYe38
Apr 28, 2025Guru - Experienced User
K, seems like this is some odd ISP handling issue. Hoping they can help figure it out.
bigkahuna01
Apr 28, 2025Aspirant
The modem was changed yesterday because of some ISP issue. There were setting on the old modem containing my Orbi's MAC and IP Address that were causing a conflict with my replaced modem (New Profile) that were resulting Orbi not getting an IP Address. 2nd level support cleared the old modem's profile from the system and everything is working as expected. Thanks to everyone for their suggestions.
- FURRYe38Apr 29, 2025Guru - Experienced User
Figured it was something on the ISP side. Glad they found it and fixed it.
Be sure to save off a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a reset is needed.
https://kb.netgear.com/000062080/How-do-I-back-up-the-configuration-settings-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System
Enjoy. 📡 - bigkahuna01Apr 29, 2025Aspirant
Thanks for this 🙂
- FURRYe38Apr 29, 2025Guru - Experienced User
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