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Compatability with Hitron Router

Amokura
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Compatability with Hitron Router

Can anyone help with whether the RBR50 system will work  if connected to a Virgin Media Hitron router?   Thanks.

Model: RBR50|Orbi AC3000 Tri-band WiFi Router
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FURRYe38
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Re: Compatability with Hitron Router

Will work if you configure one of the following:

Your ISP Modem already has a built in router and wifi. This would be a double NAT (two router) 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 Orbi 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 Orbi router gets from the modem. Then you can use the Orbi router in Router mode.
3. Or disable all wifi radios on the modem and connect the Orbi router to the modem, configure AP mode on the Orbi router. https://kb.netgear.com/31218/How-do-I-configure-my-Orbi-router-to-act-as-an-access-point and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7LOcJ8GdDo&app=desktop

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Amokura
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Re: Compatability with Hitron Router

Nice one, thanks for the help! 

Model: RBR50|Orbi AC3000 Tri-band WiFi Router
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FURRYe38
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Re: Compatability with Hitron Router

Good Luck. 

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