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Router wont connect to internet rax20
Hi, I am having troubles connecting my RAX20 to the internet. The service providers answer is to use theres.... FYI i have there router currently running so i no the connection is there. ht...
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? If the ISP modem already has a built in router, This would be a double NAT condition which isn't recommended. https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAT
https://kb.netgear.com/30187/How-to-fix-issues-with-Double-NAT
Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge or modem only mode. Then use the NG router in router mode. You'll need to contact the ISP for help and information in regards to the modem being bridged correctly.
2. If you can't bridge the modem, disable ALL wifi radios on the modem, configure the modems DMZ/ExposedHost or IP Pass-Through for the IP address the NG router gets from the modem. https://kb.netgear.com/25891/DMZ-on-NETGEAR-routers
https://kb.netgear.com/24086/How-do-I-set-up-a-default-DMZ-server-on-my-Nighthawk-router
3. Or disable all wifi radios on the modem and connect the NG router to the modem, LAN to LAN configure AP mode on the NG router.
Thanks for the infomation, the ISP modem is as follows
https://help.slingshot.co.nz/hc/en-us/articles/360021092293-Modem-Setup-Guides
Netgear firmware 1.0.4.100
I was hoping to remove the netcom modem and only use nighthawk, but maybe ill use it as an AP for wifi
Im currently at work but ill try you advise later tonight, thanks again
cheers, Matt
Contact your ISP to see if that some that is supported. They should know all about there modems and such and if something can be swapped out. There maybe some configuration requirements.
Mjackson84 wrote:
Thanks for the infomation, the ISP modem is as follows
https://help.slingshot.co.nz/hc/en-us/articles/360021092293-Modem-Setup-Guides
Netgear firmware 1.0.4.100
I was hoping to remove the netcom modem and only use nighthawk, but maybe ill use it as an AP for wifi
Im currently at work but ill try you advise later tonight, thanks again
That looks like a DSL modem/router., That lands you in double NAT territory.
You can't just ditch it, Your rax20 needs a modem to talk to.
Two routers on your network can cause headaches. For example, you can end up with local address problems. Among other things, the other router can misdirect addresses that the Netgear router usually handles, such as routerlogin.net or the usual IP address for a router, 192.168.1.1.
This explains some of the other drawbacks.
What is Double NAT? | Answer | NETGEAR Support
Unless you have specific reasons for using two routers – to create two separate networks for example – it is often easier to use just one router and then to set up the second router as a wifi access point. Netgear advises this, as does just about every site you will visit.
It may be possible to put the modem/router into modem only (bridge) mode and then to use the second device as the router. Sometimes it is easier to put the second router into AP mode. But that has its own drawbacks:
Disabled Features on the Router when set to AP Mode | Answer | NETGEAR Support
FURRYe38 wrote:
Contact your ISP to see if that some that is supported.
Huh?
What you need to know is how to put the Netcomm NF18AC/NF18MESH into bridge (modem only) mode. I wouldn't rely on your ISP to understand that. Most barely know how to use hardware on their own networks.
This is usually a more reliable approach:
Netcomm NF18AC/NF18MESH bridge - Google Search
This link looks promising:
https://leaptel.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/NF18MESH-User-Guide.pdf
