RBR50 as router with Verizon 5G Home internet

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Hello,Is there a guide available detailing the appropriate steps to follow in order to utilize my Orbi RBR50 (w/ one RBS 50 satellite) in router mode with Verizon's 5g (ASK-NCQ1338FA internet gateway) home internet service? I understand that I need to disable both wifi signals from the ISP, but I am not sure how any additional settings need to be configured. I have seen videos of others setting up the Verizon ASK gateway strictly as a modem, but not enough detail was included. My preference is not to run my Orbi in AP mode. Thanks in advance for any assistance provided.Dan

FURRYe38 · Answer

Your ISP Modem already has a built in router and wifi.&nbsp;This would be a double NAT (two router) condition which isn't recommended. https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAThttps://kb.netgear.com/30187/How-to-fix-issues-with-Double-NATCouple of options,1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge or modem only 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/ExposedHost 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&amp;app=desktop 
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Contact the ISP for additional help and support information regarding there products.&nbsp;

DanW1 · Answer

Thanks for the quick response. Can you tell me if theres additional settings for me to address other than setting the DMZ IP correctly? Anything to follow with the DHCP or DNS Severs? Would I keep a dynamic IP or switch it to static? I ask because I think the ISP is randomizing the IP every 24 hours and not sure if that would affect my connection.
After being mislead by the ISP during the purchasing process I have lost faith in trusting their knowledge. I would have reverted to my previous provider if not for the cost difference.

Olivaman · Answer

You need to set your Verizon Router into Pass through mode:

Upon enabling IP passthrough:

All Wi-Fi radios will be automatically disabled (and re-enabled upon disabling IP passthrough).
IP passthrough functions are enabled on the LAN2 Ethernet port on the bottom of the router.
internet access is no longer available through Wi-Fi or the LAN1 Ethernet Port
So log into your Verizon Router (192.168.1.1) from a PC or another device that's connected to the WiFi.
The bottom of your router contains the password to access Network Settings.
From the left menu, click
Network Settings
Network Connections
.
From the 'Network Connections' section, click
Network (Home/Office)
.
From the top of the 'Network (Home/Office)' section, click
Settings (upper-left).
From the 'Bridge' section, click the 'IP Passthrough' checkbox then click
Save Changes
.
Wait 1-2 minutes for the router to reboot.
When the device has returned to normal operation (displays a solid white LED), plug your own network equipment (router, switch, etc.) into the LAN2 port via Ethernet on the bottom of the router.
Enabling IP passthrough causes the IP address assigned by the network to hand off to the device connected to the LAN2 port.
To disable IP passthrough:

Connect a device to the LAN1 Ethernet port.

Sign in to the Admin Web UI.

Repeat steps 2-5 above to uncheck the IP passthrough.
ENJOY!

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