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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...
For static IP service the ONT is provisioned in a manner that it will serve the IP range provided. There are no other services provided by Verizon in my service since I did not opt for their router. I can use the static IP's as I see fit, and of course I need router(s). I have a small switch connected to the ONT, which allows me to fan-out additional connections to my other router(s).
So, in short...
ONT ----> Aggregation Switch ----> Router 1
----> Router n
I have a small switch connected to the ONT, which allows me to fan-out additional connections to my other router(s).
I expect you've already tried this, but just in case...
Did you try a test with the Orbi WAN port directly connected to the ONT?