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Cannot Replace My Old Wifi Router!
My old wifi router (WDNR 3700) is failing. I have used it for many years, more recently with an extender (EX6120). We've never had any problems connecting any devices to wifi and getting internet w...
You model modem has a built in router and wifi. What mode is the modem working in? Modem only mode or router mode. If router mode, 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
https://kb.netgear.com/26765/Disabled-Features-on-the-Router-when-set-to-AP-Mode
Also - adding a few more points.
I also do sometimes have the exact same problem with wired connections.
My ISP is Frontier FIOS. And I have tried rebooting the ONT modem multiple times.
Thanks to all who read this.
Can we start from scratch? Forget about everything else on the network.
As I understand it, you have a WNDR4500v3 that you want to set up as your router.
For a start the WNDR4500v3 is old technology. According to Netgear's manual for this device the LAN and WAN support only 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX. That makes it slower than many newer internet services and most modern network hardware. It also slows down whatever is going on in your local network. Newer devices support 1000BASE-TX.
This bit could use some clarification:
bonot1 wrote:
My ISP is Frontier FIOS. And I have tried rebooting the ONT modem multiple times.
What is this modem? The make and model number?
