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DJByrd's avatar
DJByrd
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Apr 19, 2020

XR500

Can I connect my XR500 to my internet if I have DSL internet? If so could someone tell me how to do it. Please I’m struggling here.

3 Replies

  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User

    the XR500 is a router only. Not a dsl modem. 

    so you'd first need a dsl modem.

    then you'd want that device in passthrough/modem only mode.

    And then you'd connect the xr500 to that. 

     

    many dsl modems include an integrated router.  Its becoming rare to find just a dsl modem only. 

    Again, you'd want the router portion of the dsl device disabled or you'd run into double nat issues.

    • Netduma-Fraser's avatar
      Netduma-Fraser
      NetDuma Partner
      There shouldn't be much you need to change on the router, it should detect what is needed through the setup wizard, have you gone through the wizard?