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Bridge Mode on Xfinity XB8 vs AP Mode on Nighthawk RS700
As the subject reads, I am looking for advice/opinions on what is the best configuration to use for my home network. I primarily purchased the RS700 to have better Wi-Fi coverage since the modem that...
That kind of depends on what you want and what your needs are. Either of those configurations would work.
Also maybe something to try as well, just disable ALL wifi radios on the ISP modem, keep it in router mode. Then use the ISP modems DMZ or IP-Pass thru feature for the RS700 and use the RS700 in router mode. Kind of double nat configuration here however the DMZ/IP-Pass thru avoids that.
That kind of depends on what you want and what your needs are. Either of those configurations would work.
Also maybe something to try as well, just disable ALL wifi radios on the ISP modem, keep it in router mode. Then use the ISP modems DMZ or IP-Pass thru feature for the RS700 and use the RS700 in router mode. Kind of double nat configuration here however the DMZ/IP-Pass thru avoids that.
Thank you so much! I actually never used DMZ before, but I know what it is so I will give this a shot and see how it goes. So, the DMZ should be configured using the IP of the RS700 only, correct?
You are correct. Only for the RS in router mode. Don't use the DMZ for the RS if you change to AP mode.
Is DMZ similar to port forwarding in this scenario?