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R6220 Bridge mode
How do I set my Netgear AC1200 router model R6220 to bridge mode? I need to do this in order to get rid of my double NAT for gaming console reasons.
Unfortunately, the pix mean nothing to me.
Did the link I sent earlier mean anything?
How to bridge mode DZS router | DZS Router Bridge mode H660EW-V - YouTube
You can narrow down the options by looking fir the things on the modem. Does it have a row of Ethernet ports on the back? Does it do wifi?
On the gem, is there a user community out there somewhere? Its equivalent of this place.
jmoulton1 wrote:
How do I set my Netgear AC1200 router model R6220 to bridge mode? I need to do this in order to get rid of my double NAT for gaming console reasons.
Unfortunately, there are several definitions of "bridge mode" depending on the context and the devices you are using. In the case of the R6220, it doesn't support some of the options. In any case, it isn't likely to get what you want.
Start with that rather than your idea on how to get there. What symptoms do you see that lead to your problems?
What is Double NAT? | Answer | NETGEAR Support
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How to fix issues with Double NAT | Answer | NETGEAR Support
What is causing this double NAT? Is it something to do with the unnamed gaming device? Is it a second router on your network? Maybe a modem/router?
What is the modem/gateway/ONT (make and model) between your R6220 and the Internet?
With modem/routers, the preferred approach is to put the modem/router into its bridge mode, which means disabling the router but and making it work in modem only mode.
Another scenario is to put the R6220 into wireless access point (AP) mode, disabling its router bit.
Tell us a bit more about your circumstances and someone may come up with a more informed suggestion.
I only have one router and one modem. When I go to play a game (Just Dance 2022) on my x box one gaming console, an app is required to do so. I have installed the app on my mobile device. Both the mobile device and the console are connected to the internet. Nothing happens when it is time to pair the app to the game. The troubleshooting platforms I have come across say it is probably due to double NAT. I tried to fix the issue on my router by going to routerlogin.net and was not given the option to put it into bridge mode in advanced settings.
jmoulton1 wrote:
I only have one router and one modem.
What is that modem? Make and model? Does it have a row of Ethernet (LAN) ports 9n the back?
The troubleshooting platforms I have come across say it is probably due to double NAT.That is why I asked about the modem. If it is also a router (many are) that can cause double NAT.
I tried to fix the issue on my router by going to routerlogin.net and was not given the option to put it into bridge mode in advanced settings.It may be the modem/router that needs to be in bridge mode. (There is no "bridge mode" option for the router) Do that and you put it into "modem only" mode. That disables the router but and eliminates the double NAT problem.
Here is a picture of the bottom of my modem. The brand is DZS (the one provided to us by our ISP at the time of installation).
If I were to change the setting to modem only then would that affect the WIFi connection on other devices coming from the Netgear router? The yellow cord is plugged into the Netgear router. I am not able to send a picture of that. It only allows me to send one attachment at a time. I do have a picture though if you want to see it. Thanks!
