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Netgear Nighthawk Issue

shabir23
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Netgear Nighthawk Issue

So i use the third party router Nighthawk X6 R7900, i havnt yet unlocked the full capabilities to this supposed badass router yet so if anyone can enlighten me id be grateful

My REAL issue is the fact that i have this router connected to my AT&T GB internet and im having connectivity issues almost everyday. Almost as though it's disconnecting and reconnecting at random moments. I don't have netgear armor and my knowledge on bridging and exactly what it is seems to be **bleep**. Any ideas?

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plemans
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Re: Netgear Nighthawk Issue

Att uses a modem/router combo device. 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-M...

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