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WNDR3700v2 router slow to connect to AT&T's modem's internet connection, after the modem has booted
Sorry I don't understand the header requested information, I tried to fill it out but it would not take what I typed. I have a Netgear Router WNDR3700v2 that is slow to connect to my ATT Uverse m...
They're both routers and it causes a double nat.
A double nat happens when you cascade more than 1 router.
https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAT
Fixes? There’s 3 options but only use 1.
1. Put the modem/gateway in modem only/pass through mode. This disables its routing functions.
2. Leave the modem/gateway in router mode but put the Netgears IP address into its DMZ. This forwards the data to the netgear. You can either leave the modem/gateway’s wireless enabled or disabled. Just make sure its using a different wifi channel to prevent interference
3. Put the Netgear into access point mode. This disables its routing functions. Wifi/ethernet still works but it does disable some features.
https://kb.netgear.com/26765/Which-features-are-disabled-on-my-NETGEAR-router-when-it-is-set-to-AP-Mode
One post to two people --- plemans & michaelkenward
Thanks to the both of you for the quick replies
plemans posting
I am now aware of the 2 NAT problem thanks to your reply. I was searching since your reply the last 2 afternoons to refresh my memory & increase my knowledge. I certainly now have a better understanding now.
Option 3 -- Disables the Netgear router’s guest portion I use so that’s not OK.
Option 2 -- Seems like a reasonable choice from your advice but left wondering from my additional research. Which router will still be providing the firewall function and exactly how to option the BGW210-700.
Now thinking the BGW210-700 has an IPforwarding option but no DMZ option which I now believe turns off the firewall on the BGW210 and cures the double NAT problem?
1. Is this correct, Option 2 will also disable the BGW210-700’s Firewall which the WNDR3700v2 will then be doing?
2. Should I be looking at the IPforwarding option in the BGW210-700 to implement Option 2?
michaelkenward posting
My old router, time for a new one is something I have also been wondering about.
3. Do the new routers provide significantly more security over my existing WNDR3700v2 router & BGW210-700 modem/router?
4. Do one or the both of you have any new router suggestions?
a. I noted looking, maybe a year ago, some routers came with lifetime updates too.
Thanks & Sure appreciate your assistance