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afitz485
Aug 11, 2022Tutor
placing CAX80 in bridge mode
How do I place my CAX80 in bridge mode, so it behaves like a switch, not a router. I will use my enterprise router downstream. I checked the Netgear user manual but no help there. Thanks!
Pookas
Aug 14, 2022Aspirant
This is exactly what I would like as well. Does not necessarily have to be CAX80. My ISP does allow multiple external ipv4 but I am struggling to find a modem that will provide... have found any approaches?
afitz485
Aug 14, 2022Tutor
Under the Advanced settings on my CAX80, there is an option for Router Mode (On Off). Once I select the Off option, my modem appears to be in bridge mode.
- PookasAug 14, 2022AspirantThat is good to hear! In bridge mode... did you test getting multiple public ipv4 passed to the ports on the back of the modem? This would be gold if you did!
- FURRYe38Aug 15, 2022Guru - Experienced User
You only get multiple WAN IP addresses IF the ISP supports that. Most don't.