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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.
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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
Let us know how it goes.
Definitely will. So just switching the Ethernet from the Fios to the Orbi should be all that's necessary? No setting changes required on the Orbi? I'm assuming not, but wanted to make sure.
I'll post later with my findings after making the change.
Thanks again!
Yes. If you've already set up the Orbi for Ap mode, then connect the LAN cable to the WAN port of the Orib base.
Will do. Thanks. Will report back with the findings.
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Home now and plugged switched the ethernet from the Fios Extender to the Orbi. All seems to be working fine. I still have a question.
If, prior to switching the cable, the Orbi is in AP mode and provding the Wi-Fi, and the Fios router is providing the ethernet connections, what exactly have I accomplished by plugging the ethernet into the Orbi?
It would make sense to do this if was putting the Orbi in "Router" mode because then the wired and wireless would be on the same network. But in AP mode, it's all the same network anyway, so I don't understand what doing what I just did accomplished. It hasn't hurt anything, but what's the benefit?
Thanks.
Since your FIOS already had a router, using the Orbi in Router mode would cause problems. This would be a double NAT condition which isn't recommended.
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/nat.htm
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/networking/fixing_double_nat.htmGot it. Thanks. Not sure that answers my last question, but that's ok. All is working fine now.
You helped a great deal! Much appreciated. Thanks so much for the help!
No benefit in double nat. Single NAT condition is best and preferred. Less hassle and troubleshooting is the benefit here. :smileywink:
Enjoy.
Working great! Thanks!
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