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Help on configuring Wired ports for Internet access via Employee (20) VLAN - Orbi Pro 6

Trying to setup wired ports with Internet access on Orbi Pro 6 (SRX80). I have the Orbi router connected to CenturyLink fiber ONT, using PPoE with defined VLAN (201). The WiFi (default 1 and emp...

JoeJoeJoeJoe
Jan 15, 2022
I solved my problem.

First I filed a support ticket with Netgear. Support was very good and called twice to help me out.

The solution was to add a Netgear GS105Ev2 switch between the fiber ONT and Orbi Pro. The switch is setup to just remove the VLAN 201 tagging. How to do this is explained in these posts:
https://wimsworld.wordpress.com/2018/02/15/vlan-tagging-for-centurylink/
or
http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r31043915-How-to-almost-use-any-router-with-CenturyLink-s-1-Gig-Internet

With this setup, I can set the Orbi router WAM port to Default(1) (instead of 201) and now can assign the router wired port to any VLAN and everything works.

Is somewhat disappointing that the Orbi Pro can't support ISP's with VLAN tagging (like CenturyLink) without addtional equipment. Could be a useful feature to add.

JoeJoeJoeJoe

Tutor

Jan 15, 2022

I solved my problem.

First I filed a support ticket with Netgear. Support was very good and called twice to help me out.

The solution was to add a Netgear GS105Ev2 switch between the fiber ONT and Orbi Pro. The switch is setup to just remove the VLAN 201 tagging. How to do this is explained in these posts:

https://wimsworld.wordpress.com/2018/02/15/vlan-tagging-for-centurylink/

http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r31043915-How-to-almost-use-any-router-with-CenturyLink-s-1-Gig-Internet

With this setup, I can set the Orbi router WAM port to Default(1) (instead of 201) and now can assign the router wired port to any VLAN and everything works.

Is somewhat disappointing that the Orbi Pro can't support ISP's with VLAN tagging (like CenturyLink) without addtional equipment. Could be a useful feature to add.