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Installation Problem setting up Orbi with ATT DSL
I had my system working flawlessly, then changed internet providers. Now, my orbi system does not connect to the Internet, but if I plug an old nighthawk router in, it works fine. The old provider (t...
What FW is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?Modem Combo Units:
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 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.
If you updated to recent FW v.210, try enabling Daisy Chain. Some have mentioned that this seems to be working in reverse order, enabling means disabled actually.
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Firmware-2-2-1-210-and-connection-problems-Skybell/m-p/1649275/highlight/true#M43001
The daisy chain rigmarole did the trick. It’s been stable for 48 hours now.
Good to hear. Ya, some how it got reversed in the FW. I believe since prior versions is't been enabled and back then we were asking for it to be turned off. Somehow the FW development got confused I think. Who knows. :smileyfrustrated: Hopefully it will be corrected on next update.
Enjoy.
Joewolf wrote:
The daisy chain rigmarole did the trick. It’s been stable for 48 hours now.