WNDR3700v2 router slow to connect to AT&T's modem's internet connection, after the modem has booted

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