Then you can use the Orbi router in Router mode. I also have the C4000XG, one Google Nest WiFi router, and one Nest WiFi point. 7. I guess the only advantage of it happening now is that I can return the Nest routers! Centurylink shipped me the C3000 modem as a replacement using 1day shipping (yea Centurylink!). Unfortunately, my home layout and network is such that I can't simply program the PPPoE and creds into the ASUS router as it's far away from where the WAN comes in. Hello, I have to second this, except mine never worked. Post contains harassment, hate speech, impersonation, nudity; malicious, illegal, sexually explicit or commercial content. Connect the modem to the WAN Ethernet cable from CenturyLink's box/cable on the wall. By disabling the wifi do you mean turning off all the below like the ones below and then configuring the AP mode on the Orbi to make it act as the router? Nest set up kept telling me to reboot my modem and router over and over again, with no success. View the PDF file for free. Yes, the Orbi is a router plus any Sats you may have. I spent six hours on this yesterday. Thanks for reaching out. Use C3000Z as modem/bridge I want to use the C3000Z as a bridge for the fiber network as I want to use an Amplifi HD mesh as the router, however, I've heard that I just need a vlan router for it? I'll update here if we make any real progress. Set the wireless radio state.Wireless Radio:EnableDisable. Google support did reach out to me and I've given them several diagnostic reports and status reports that the system can generate. If you want to use the RBR in router mode with its features enabled, then you'll need to configure the modems wifi as disabled as well, then use it's DMZ or IP Pass-thru for the Orbi RBR, then set the RBR to router mode. Like you, eventually I had to perform a factory reset on the C4000xg to even be able to access the admin page for the modem! This feature turns off the ability for the DSL modem to authenticate with CenturyLink. It's a e1200 or 2500 I'm not exactly sure. To turn them on, go to. But I was wondering how I can get it out? 2. Hopefully moving from advice like "just restart everything" to a data-driven approach spells progress. If instructed by a technician, you can change the protocol and addressing type on your modem, including PPPoE, IPoE or transparent bridging. You will lose what you have written so far. According to the CenturyLink modem/router. Open a browser and go to 192.168.0.1 and log in to the modem's GUI with the credentials provided on the modem's sticker. We'll get back to you only if we require additional details or have more information to share. Once you've done that, there's nothing stopping the Google Nest devices from connecting - just keep resetting them to factory settings (in the app and using the hardware reset button) if you get stuck. Connect the Orbi to the CenturyLink modem? 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. Failed to attach file, click here to try again. I'm hoping that Google can confirm that the C3000Z works with Google Nest Wifi before I take the time to make the switch. Hi everyone! why do you want to use Centurylink C3000z router? But just like all the previous posters said, I had double NAT issues, connectivity issues, and speed issues when connected wirelessly through the Nest WiFi router. Then setup each of your Google Wifi points in the Google Home app. Warning! Please help as soon as possible. Unplug C3000Z and the Linksys router for 30 seconds. Bridge Mode In Bridge mode, you must either have another device (a Router/Firewall or your PC) to use that can be configured for PPPoE authentication. Have an Orbi RBK53 system coming in. Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type. Pay close attention to the Orbi network name/password on the label. Google takes abuse of its services very seriously. Yes, the wifi radios on the modem/router need to be disabled when you go to configure the Orbi RBR for AP mode. Once you are speaking with an actual human at CL support, ask them for your ppp (or PPPoE) password. In the next dropdown menu I left the selection as it was, which was Tagged-201. 9. That way, the modem will handle talking to your ISP, and the router will route all of the traffic on your network. I switched to Centurylink fiber earlier this week including the C4000 router. The C4000 immediately crapped out after a couple of hours in transparent bridge mode and could not be reset using the factory rest buttons. The issue I had before was the transport mode in the modem when I configured the transparent bridge. With that upgrade they sent me the C4000XG modem.