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In about a month's time I'll be changing ISP and getting a full-fibre 900/900 service.
For now I have a 75/20 ADSL service through a regular phone line. The ISP supplied a combined modem/wireless router. As this cannot be set in bridge mode, I have turned off the wi-fi and set my RBK752 in AP mode to make the most of the greatly improved wi-fi coverage. I've changed the SSID and password to be the same as the ISP supplied router.
Obviously when I change to the new ISP I'll need to change configuration. Given that I'll connect the RBK752 directly to the ONT, I'll obviously need to change back from AP mode to router mode. After that, I see three possible alternatives:
1. Factory reset and start from scratch (prefer not to), or
2. Manually reconfigure via web browser, changing settings to those required by new ISP, or
3. Just plug it into ONT hoping that it will automatically grab (most) of new ISP settings.
Any advice/alternative solutions will be gratefully accepted!
What Firmware version is currently loaded? What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too? Be sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6 is recommended.
I'm aware of the double NAT issue - that's why I have disabled wireless on the ISP modem/router and set the Orbi Router to Access Point mode. This way the ISP modem/router will handle NAT, and I can make use of the Orbi's superior wi-fi. This is already what you suggested in your point 3. I'm happy enough with this setup for the short time it will be necessary.
When I transfer to the new ISP, my existing combined modem/router will be returned to the old ISP (it won't work with a full fibre connection anyway), so I will have just the Orbi which I will then revert back to router mode and connect direct to the new fibre ONT.
The gist of my original question was: what's the best way to change the current Orbi settings to the new ones required by my new ISP? Need I do a full factory reset, or just specify the log in requirements of my new ISP? I ask because I'm not sure whether any other fields will have been changed by my first switching to AP mode, then back again to router mode.
I would try changing the mode on the RBR from AP to Router. And while the RBR is rebooting and making the change, connect the RBR to the new ISP modem or ONT. See what happens. It should get connected ok.
