I recently switched to an integrated modem/router from my internet provider and this started causing authentication problems in my web browsers. So after searching these forums it seemed I needed to switch to AP mode instead of router mode. However, after switching over to AP mode the list of connected devices shows limited / erroneous data, I can no longer control individual internet access to devices, and I can no longer access Circle. Any thoughts? Is this a limitation of AP mode, or is there a fix? If this is a known limitation of AP mode, is there another solution to the authentication problems I was hitting?
You are correct. AP mode disables ALL router functions - everything - and that includes Disney Circle. Most service providers are able to put their device in "modem only" mode (often called pass-through or bridge mode).
Modem Combo Units: This would be a double NAT condition which isn't recommended. https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAT 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 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
I recently switched to an integrated modem/router from my internet provider and this started causing authentication problems in my web browsers. So after searching these forums it seemed I needed to switch to AP mode instead of router mode. However, after switching over to AP mode the list of connected devices shows limited / erroneous data, I can no longer control individual internet access to devices, and I can no longer access Circle. Any thoughts? Is this a limitation of AP mode, or is there a fix? If this is a known limitation of AP mode, is there another solution to the authentication problems I was hitting?
