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Configuring the Orbi RBK752 kit with an at&t Fiber BGW320-500 Gateway
Hello everyone,
My name is José.
I am a new member.
I am seeking advise from anyone here that can help me with the setup and configuration of an Orbi RBK752 system with an AT&T Fiber Modem/Router BGW320-500.
My home has a main ground level floor and a basement.
When it was built a few years ago it was wired with high-speed Coaxial and Ethernet throughout.
The Distribution Wiring Panel is in the basement.
The AT&T Fiber Gateway is also in the basement. The AT&T installer brought it in from the AT&T junction box on the street to the distribution panel in the basement.
The Orbi RBR750 Router will be in the main floor above the basement, and will be connected to the AT&T Fiber gateway via Ethernet cable through the structure.
The WiFi signal from the Fiber gateway in the basement is very weak on the main floor, but still detectable.
I don't want to have two separate WiFi networks broadcasting and conflicting with each other.
I have read different opinions on the internet about what the best configuration should be.
I also spoke with Netgear's Tech Support, and was told there are three ways to do this:
1) Put the AT&T Router in Bridge Mode.
2) Turn-off the AT&T Router's WiFi radio.
3) Leave the AT&T Router alone as it was configured by the installer, and configure the Orbi Router with the Mobile App.
I am a bit confused as to which method will work most efficiently.
If anyone here in this community can shed some light on this subject, I would greatly appreciate it.
Re: Configuring the Orbi RBK752 kit with an at&t Fiber BGW320-500 Gateway
The AT&T fiber gateways do not have a Bridge Mode option so you need to use pass-through. Once you have it setup in pass-through you can configure the RBK752 to handle all of the routing duties and WiFi. You can still use the gateway for wired connections if you want. Hardwire your satellites to the RBR750 with ethernet and you should be fine. That's what I do but I don't have AT&T so I'm free to use my own equipment (modem).
Re: Configuring the Orbi RBK752 kit with an at&t Fiber BGW320-500 Gateway
Hello FURRYe38,
Please, allow me to bother you one more time with another question.
After having read the articles you shared with me earlier, I have learned that once the AT&T Gateway's WiFi radios are turned off, and the Orbi router is configured as an Access Point, the following features become "unavailable" on the Orbi router:
Guest Network
Setup Wizard
Port Forwarding/Port Triggering
Remote Management
UPnP
IPv6
Traffic Meter
Parental Controls
Circle
Netgear Armor
Block Sites
Block Services
VPN Service
VLAN/IPTV Setup
Internet Setup
WAN Setup
LAN Setup
Access Control
QoS My question is: If I will lose the above-listed features; does it make a difference whether I just turn-off the WiFi radios on the AT&T Gateway and proceed to configure the Orbi router as an Access Point, or, configure the AT&T router with IP Pass-Through and then configure the Orbi router as an Access Point? Please advise. Thank you. José
Re: Configuring the Orbi RBK752 kit with an at&t Fiber BGW320-500 Gateway
You have two options, you can use the Orbi system in AP mode. No IP pass thru needed for AP mode. Or use the Orbi system in router mode, then use IP Pass thru for the Orbi system in AP mode.
Also FYI, NG document needs to be upated, Guest Network is not supported in AP mode.
Re: Configuring the Orbi RBK752 kit with an at&t Fiber BGW320-500 Gateway
Hello FURRYe38 and Phyber,
Once again, thank you for having taken the time to respond to my posting, I appreciate it.
Everything is working well.
I would like to share the process I followed to complete the configuration of the AT&T Fiber Gateway BGW320-500 with the NETGEAR Orbi RBK752 Combo (RBR750 Router + 1 RBS750 Satellite), in case it can benefit someone else under the same circumstances.
Note: The Orbi router located in the main floor of the house is connected to the AT&T Gateway located in the basement via ethernet cable (pre-wired home structure).
Before starting, ensure you have handy the BGW320's IP Address (default should be 192.168.1.254), and Access Code, as well as the Orbi router's MAC Address.
1. Ensured Orbi was in DHCP mode.
2. Disconnected everything from the BGW320.
3. Connected the Orbi and my laptop directly to the BGW320.
4. Logged into the BGW320 via browser.
5. Under the Device List Tab "cleared" and "rescanned" for devices.
6. Under the Firewall Tab enabled IP Passthrough.
7. Selected Allocation Mode: Passthrough.
8. Selected Passthrough Mode: DHCPS-fixed.
9. Opened/selected in drop-down menu Passthrough Fixed MAC Address: Orbi's MAC Address. If it does not show, enter the MAC Address manually. In fact, one of the instructions I found recommends entering the MAC Address manually, bypassing the drop-deown menu selection.
10. Clicked on "Save".
For me it took after the first attempt, but in case it does not, it is recommended to go to the Device Tab and restart.
