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Dotdodd
Dec 30, 2022Aspirant
RAX80 unable to detect internet (overseas)
Hello, I'm currently working overseas and I'm having trouble getting my RAX80 to connect. When I was in Spain it was simple to just plug the router directly to the modem via the internet port and I wa...
plemans
Dec 31, 2022Guru - Experienced User
What happens if you use the tplink as the router (disable its wifi) and connect the RAX to it with the RAX in access point mode?
Dotdodd
Dec 31, 2022Aspirant
I don't have my RAX in AP mode, but this is what I'm currently doing. I turned off the WiFi broadcast of the TP link and plugged the internet port of the RAX into port 1 of the TP link. It seems I'm getting full speeds, but I had an issue with my PS5 not connecting before I needed to change the DNS settings
- plemansJan 02, 2023Guru - Experienced User
If you're using both devices in router mode, it causes a double nat.
A double nat happens when you cascade more than 1 router.
https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAT