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Orbi RBE770/771 Mesh - Static IP a NOGO
I purchased the Orbi system in January 2025 and most of that time I had this system running behind my private LAN as a router - technically speaking, double-NATing. For clarity I have 30+ years in I...
A few weeks ago I attempted to place this on my FIOS ISP with a static IP address assigned to me (I have 5 w/ 2 in use).
FWIW, I also use FIOS, but double-route. We haven't cut the cord for cable, and the set top boxes require using the CR1000A (and over wifi, since the satellites have no ethernet). But I don't have static IPs, so only one public address.
Are you connecting directly to the ONT? Or are you connecting to the Verizon router (CR1000A or equivalent)?
Also, how are the two other devices using public IP addresses connected to the network? Are they going through the Orbi?
One limitation of the Orbi router is that you cannot turn off the NAT. The RS100 has a similar limitation (letting you change the NAT filtering, but still not letting you disable NAT). This poster has a similar issue with the RS100:
- https://community.netgear.com/discussions/nighthawk-wifi-7-be/can-lan-interface-of-rs100-be-set-to-a-public-ip-address/2470576
Still, the Orbi should connect to the internet using the static address, even if the devices connected behind it need to use private addresses.
I have an switch between the ONT and other routers/systems connected via static IP, and each LAN is managed distinctly.