nighthawk xr500 ap mode mesh wifi

[happiman]

Hi there, 

I have a nighthawk xr500. It is currently running on AP mode, as my isp needs us to use their modem/router. I want to ask if it possible to use ex8000 on the xr500 to access mesh wifi? 

if yes, may i know how many ex8000 i can add to my xr500 that is on AP mode?

thank you in advance! 

cheers

Justin

[Netduma-Fraser]

What do you mean your ISP needs you to use their modem/router? You've already connected the router to it so you can just put it in router mode and enable modem or bridge mode on the ISP router or put the XR500 in its' DMZ. I don't see why it wouldn't work, should be absolutely fine to do that if needed!

[happiman]

Hey Fraser, 

thanks for your reply. Let me rephrase it a little. 

my ISP provides a modem/router combo that is set up to provide internet. I will need to use the modem/router combo in the first in the line. 

my ISP also provides a xr500 for me to use but it will only work in AP mode, second in the line. 

So my question is, if i use xr500 in AP mode, can i add ex8000 via eternet to for the wifi mesh?

[Netduma-Fraser]

That's very strange, I don't know why it wouldn't work in router mode. Have you tried it in router mode?
Yes that should be absolutely fine and work as expected.

[happiman]

I guess it wouldn't work in router mode cos it's the second router in the line. 

ISP's Modem/Router Combo > XR500 > EX8000.

I've yet to purchase the ex8000, cos i need to make sure that it will work first. 

Anyway, if it works, how many ex8000 can i connect to the xr500? is there a limiit? Cos some mesh network only supports 1 or 2 nodes. 

[Netduma-Fraser]

It would work that way, you have to have it connected to a modem/router in order to gain a connection. All you'd need to do is put the ISP router in modem mode or bridge mode. If it doesn't have those options then use the DMZ. You'll be able to achieve a open NAT this way. I'm not sure on a limit personally as I've only used one. @Christian_R could you help answer this question?4

[happiman]

thanks for your help! 

[FURRYe38]

Modem Combo Units:
This would be a double NAT condition which isn't recommended. https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAT
https://kb.netgear.com/30187/How-to-fix-issues-with-Double-NAT
Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge or modem only mode. Then use the NG router in router mode. You'll need to contact the ISP for help and information in regards to the modem being bridged correctly.
2. If you can't bridge the modem, disable ALL wifi radios on the modem, configure the modems DMZ/ExposedHost or IP Pass-Through for the IP address the NG router gets from the modem. <I recommend you give this a try.

And yes you can run EX8000 as a exteder with the XR router. Either in AP mode or Router mode. I have two EX7700s connected to my XR450 when it's online. 

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@happiman wrote:

Hi there, 

I have a nighthawk xr500. It is currently running on AP mode, as my isp needs us to use their modem/router. I want to ask if it possible to use ex8000 on the xr500 to access mesh wifi? 

if yes, may i know how many ex8000 i can add to my xr500 that is on AP mode?

thank you in advance! 

cheers

Justin

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