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Hello, I have a question about my set up. I have netgear AC1600 modem router connected via Ethernet to a NETGEAR Orbi Mesh Dual-Band RBK10. Through the Lan port not the Internet port. Essentially I w...
Navyguy14 wrote:
Hello,
I have a question about my set up. I have netgear AC1600 modem router connected via Ethernet to a NETGEAR Orbi Mesh Dual-Band RBK10.
Sounds like you are running two routers on your network.
Two routers on one 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
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
A lot of people use an Orbi system in AP mode, especially if they have a decent router in front of it. Only you know which of your two routers provides the best features for your needs.
- How would I do this. Would I have to reset orbi router to default again? I believe I tired setting my main router as a modem only and things didn’t go so well.
- Do I connect a lan cable from my modem to the internet port or lan port of my orbi router
Navyguy14 wrote:
Do I connect a lan cable from my modem to the internet port or lan port of my orbi routerGet the manual for your modem/router.
Visit the support pages:
Support | NETGEAR
and feed in your model number and check the documentation for your hardware.
Read the section Cable the Modem Router to a Router and Use Bridge Mode.