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How do I set my Netgear AC1200 router model R6220 to bridge mode? I need to do this in order to get rid of my double NAT for gaming console reasons.
Unfortunately, there are several definitions of "bridge mode" depending on the context and the devices you are using. In the case of the R6220, it doesn't support some of the options. In any case, it isn't likely to get what you want.
Start with that rather than your idea on how to get there. What symptoms do you see that lead to your problems?
What is causing this double NAT? Is it something to do with the unnamed gaming device? Is it a second router on your network? Maybe a modem/router?
What is the modem/gateway/ONT (make and model) between your R6220 and the Internet?
With modem/routers, the preferred approach is to put the modem/router into its bridge mode, which means disabling the router but and making it work in modem only mode.
Another scenario is to put the R6220 into wireless access point (AP) mode, disabling its router bit.
Tell us a bit more about your circumstances and someone may come up with a more informed suggestion.
I only have one router and one modem. When I go to play a game (Just Dance 2022) on my x box one gaming console, an app is required to do so. I have installed the app on my mobile device. Both the mobile device and the console are connected to the internet. Nothing happens when it is time to pair the app to the game. The troubleshooting platforms I have come across say it is probably due to double NAT. I tried to fix the issue on my router by going to routerlogin.net and was not given the option to put it into bridge mode in advanced settings.
What is that modem? Make and model? Does it have a row of Ethernet (LAN) ports 9n the back?
The troubleshooting platforms I have come across say it is probably due to double NAT.
That is why I asked about the modem. If it is also a router (many are) that can cause double NAT.
I tried to fix the issue on my router by going to routerlogin.net and was not given the option to put it into bridge mode in advanced settings.
It may be the modem/router that needs to be in bridge mode. (There is no "bridge mode" option for the router) Do that and you put it into "modem only" mode. That disables the router but and eliminates the double NAT problem.
Here is a picture of the bottom of my modem. The brand is DZS (the one provided to us by our ISP at the time of installation).
If I were to change the setting to modem only then would that affect the WIFi connection on other devices coming from the Netgear router? The yellow cord is plugged into the Netgear router. I am not able to send a picture of that. It only allows me to send one attachment at a time. I do have a picture though if you want to see it. Thanks!
Here is a picture of the bottom of my modem. The brand is DZS (the one provided to us by our ISP at the time of installation).
That looks suspiciously like a modem/router. (Does it also do voice, phone, connectisns?) That is likely to cause the NAT problem you see.
If I were to change the setting to modem only then would that affect the WIFi connection on other devices coming from the Netgear router?
It shouldn't. If anything it should clean up your network and get the modem out of the way.
The challenge could be to put this thing into bridge (modem only) mode. You'll have to track down a model number, or ask your ISP, for help on that front.
The modem possibly could have a phone, voicemail, etc. however, we do not have a landline so it is not set up for that. I did contact my ISP about the issue and they suggested using a public IP address to solve the issue. I'm worried that this would cause security issues with the WIFi. If I were to go this route, is there a setting in the Netgear router that would solve this issue or is there a way to change the setting to Modem only in the router?
The modem possibly could have a phone, voicemail, etc. however, we do not have a landline so it is not set up for that. I did contact my ISP about the issue and they suggested using a public IP address to solve the issue. I'm worried that thi
It may not be set up for voice, but that does not mean that the router bit is disabled. The good news is that you don't have to accommodate any voice features.
I did contact my ISP about the issue and they suggested using a public IP address to solve the issue.
I don't know what they mean by that. which IP address?If it is the "Internet IP Address" most ISPs use the option Get Dynamically from ISP.
I'm worried that this would cause security issues with the WIFi. If I were to go this route, is there a setting in the Netgear router that would solve this issue or is there a way to change the setting to Modem only in the router?
I can't see how messing around with the Internet IP address would affect the wifi, but I don't know what they mean by that.
What you really want to know is how to put your modem/router into "modem only" mode. Unfortunately, without knowing the model number, you can't run the usual Google search for bridge mode. (That is one somewhat confusing label for modem only mode.)
This is the response I got from our ISP. I can't change any settings or will be cut off. So I guess I am screwed and can't play the game : )
Dear Jennifer Moulton,
Thank you for your request.
In my last email I said NO, changing it to AP mode (also called Bridge mode) will break your internal network, expose your devices to all SenaWave customers, and we would turn off your service.
You really only have two choices, find some workaround with the game developers or get a Public IP address.
Another option, not that I'm recommending it, is consult with our competitors on the UTOPIA network and see if one of them will provide you a Public IP address at no, or lower, charge.
My thoughts exactly! I have tried reaching out to the game manufacturer (ubisoft) several times, but have not had any response back. I will keep trying. Here is an image of the tag on the DZS router. Don't know if this is the model number or not, but it was all I could find.
