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RBK50 with FiOS, stopped working
Installed Orbi mesh system. Everything installed and was working great. Not sure it matters, but installed orbo firmware update. After that everything went south. Normal web browsing works fine,...
Modem Combo Units:
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=desktopI would recommend Option #3...
ableman42 wrote:
I don't need the extender, is that what you mean by "downstream router". Perfectly happy if it's just the Verizon router and the Orbi.
I don't need the extender, is that what you mean by "downstream router". Perfectly happy if it's just the Verizon router and the Orbi.
That's not what I meant. I am not speaking of any additional equipment or "extender"
When I say "Downstream Router" I am speaking of the router AFTER your verizon equipment that is between your Verizon equipment and connected devices..
In your case, the "Downstream Router" is your Orbi! But you have to properly configure your Verizon equipment to make it work properly (as you have already experienced)