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Orbi RBR850 + Orbi RBS850 Limited Connection due to DNS
Hi Community Experts I have had critical stability issues with my network (1 x RBR850 and 2 x RBS850 in a hardwired star configuration through 1GB network switch) since around january 2022. It wa...
Firmware.
ISP Modem.
I will try to follow your guide, I have not done these steps after the last update. I hope it works and I will get back to you on this thread. However if not I will rollback to the old version and follow your guidelines for restart and cross my fingers that it will not override the firmware.
Of course it would be best to have the updates working 🙂
Thanks
Your ISP Modem already has a built in router and wifi. This would be a double NAT (two router) condition which isn't recommended. https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAT
https://kb.netgear.com/30187/How-to-fix-issues-with-Double-NAT
Couple 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&app=desktop
Try option #2 first...
Theres nothing past v4.6.8.2.