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BarryD0706
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May 22, 2025
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Some Android apps can't transfer data

I have a RAX120 WiFI-6 router, Ethernet-wired to a T-Mobile Home Internet modem. (I normally keep the WiFi radios in that modem off.)   It's been working without problem for several years now. I re...
  • FURRYe38's avatar
    May 22, 2025

    The home modem probably has a built in router already. If so, This would be a double NAT (two router) condition which isn't recommended. 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. 
    https://kb.netgear.com/20927/How-do-I-change-my-NETGEAR-router-to-AP-mode
    https://community.netgear.com/kb/en-home-nighthawk-knowledge-sharing/procedure-to-configure-static-ip-address-for-ap-mode-for-netgear-orbi-or-nightha/2456243