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Orbi RBK22 - Verizon Fios Gigabit - NordVPN Issue
I need some help with a situation I've recently experienced. Sorry in advance for the long post. First some backstory.
I recently upgraded to Verizon Fios Gigabit service. This required that I...
I would connect up all your devices to the Orbi system and not connect them to the FIOS system and see how it goes in AP mode.
Modem Combo Units:
This would be a double NAT condition which isn't recommended. Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge 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 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
Thanks for the quick reply. Your suggestion makes sense. I will try this when I get home later today.
To make sure I am completely understanding, the Verizon Wi-Fi extender has 2 LAN ports. One is currently going to the Orbi, and the other to my switch which distributes to the wired devices. The Orbi also has 2 LAN ports. The yellow one is occupied by the incoming cable from the Fios Extender.
I am going to unplug the ethernet (going to the switch) from the Fios Wi-Fi extender and plug it into the available Ethernet LAN port on the Orbi. Correct?
Should I power down everything before moving the cable or does that not matter?
I leave the Orbi in AP mode as it currently is. Are there any settings changes I need to make? Would I need to reboot any/all of the wired devices or should they dynamically update?
Thanks very much for your expertise and willingness to help!
Yes. Remove the Extender from the configuration and connect all devies to the Orbi system.
FIOS Router>Orbi AP mode<LAN Devices connected to back of Orbi router or back of Satellite LAN ports.
Is there a LAN switch being used? What is the Mfr and model# of the ethernet switch if one is in the configuration.
I can't remove the Extender as it's how I get my internet into the house. The Wi-Fi Extender and Orbi Router are in my basement. That's where Verizon placed my original router when the house was built. Prior to upgrading to Gigabit, the original basement router was connected to Verizon via coax. So there is only coax running to the basement. When I upgraded to gigabit, I needed to get their "Quantum" router which unfortunately only accepts Ethernet as it's connection to Verizon. They could not run Ethernet to my basement, so they connected the new Quantum router to Ethernet in my garage. The Quantum router has a Coax-out on the back of it. They connected one end of the Coax to the new router in my garage. The Wi-Fi extender I had to purchase accepts the coax, which is why I needed it for the basement.
So I have Verizon service to Quantum Router in the garage via Ethernet. Coax-out on the Quantum Router to Coax-in on the Wi-Fi Extender in the basement. Ethernet out of Wi-Fi Extender to the Orbi Router and to an 8 Port gigabit switch. The switch is a simple T-Link.
So I think what I said in the last post should be all I need to do. The Wi-Fi Extender mirrors the settings of the Quantum Router, so it is essentially the same thing I believe.
what is the distance from the garage to the basement? As the crow flys?
Does the router in the garage have a LAN out by chance? If so, I would run CAT 6 or CAT6A from the garage to the basement and this would bypass the need of the wifi exender in the basement.
There a model# of this T-Link switch?
Seems like the ISP could have set this up better. The main model or ONTs should be with in the main house building, not in the garage. :smileyfrustrated:Distance is perhaps 100 feet but numerous walls. The Verizon tech who installed the Quantum router said there was no way to get to the basement with Ethernet as the original wiring was done before the walls were in place. No gaps in the walls due to foam insulation after the walls went up. The Verizon tech stated that the Wi-Fi Extender simply imports all of the Garage Quantum router's settings, so in effect, connecting to the Extender is the same as connecting directly to the router. If true, I assume connecting the Orbi to the LAN port on the Extender should work just fine. I will try it when I get home.
Here's the extender in case you are interested: https://www.verizon.com/home/accessories/fios-network-extender/
All of the ONTs in my plan are in the garage...
Not 100% sure on the exact model of the T-Link switch. I believe it's an inexpensive TL-SG1008D.
Really appreciate your help. Thanks.