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Orbi network -- IP address conflicts (AC2200/RBK33)
Hello, I have several devices in my home using the Orbi router in both wired and wireless connections. For most of the wired devices – Tivo, AppleTV, Mac desktop – I've switched them to static IP ad...
JVK1 wrote:
That might be your issue right there. The old device not running properly in modem only/bridge mode.What device specifically is it?
How have you setup the modem only mode?
It's an ARRIS modem, DG1670. I still have the old Wifi network active so that I can go in there and change the settings, but it's definitely in Bridge mode otherwise.....
When modems are in "bridge mode" they definitely do not broadcast WiFi.
Agree with CrimpOn If you have wireless running, its not in bridge mode.
So you'd be in a double nat.
https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAT
CrimpOn and plemans thanks for replying.
FWIW I don't think I'm in a Double NAT. I'm 99% certain I set the Arris modem to the correct setting to disable the routing function ('Bridged' mode on the LAN setup page), and I've been using the Orbi system for months now without serious issue. The only thing that's been happening is this occasional IP address conflict.
Now, I did leave the old 5Ghz wifi network on (it did not turn off automatically), and there is no internet connection on that network. But are you saying that this other Wifi network -- in such close proximity, could be causing issues?
I just tried logging into the modem and I realized that leaving the wifi on was no help -- I cannot get to the admin page. Even if I plug into the modem directly via ethernet cable and type 192.168.0.1 into a browser it will not connect. It's like it needs an internet connection to fucntion properly.
If you have any thoughst on how to connect to the modem so that I can double-check the NAT settinsg and turn off that extraneous wifi network I'm all ears!
JVK