Things like multiple subnets are supported. Subscribe for Updates. That is the easiest way, but in AP mode I would lose to many features such as guest network. That way, the modem will handle talking to your ISP, and the router will route all of the traffic on your network. Two boxes that are each dedicated to doing their own job. You'll need to contact the ISP for help and information in regards to the modem being bridged correctly. Then use the Orbi router in router mode. 2 chat sessions and a phone call and they were useless. I got an Actiontec C3000A modem when I re-subscribed to CenturyLink. I used to use my old CenturyLink modem in Transparent Bridging mode, but I no longe have the old modem. Devices were rebooted. Model: RBK50| Orbi AC3000 High-Performance Tri-Band WiFi System. Unfortunately Centurylink has the worst customer service. Review your settings when the modem is working in router mode and see if VLAN tagging is set. Referred me to Netgear since their device functions and that's all they support. Put … First I would make sure that the modem is getting bridged correctly. Double NAT issue. Modem Combo Units:Couple of options,1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge mode. If PPPoE, be sure your PPPoE account information is entered correctly into the Orbi router.2. I swear I set one up.... now you have me wondering. Works great. Thats the ISP resposibility. In my area we have IPOE not PPPOE. Yes No. Also be sure to set the correct MTU value for DSL, maybe 1472 or 1492. In transparent bridge mode the router gets a public address from CenturyLink and then gives local addresses for the local network, assuming you have the router doing local dhcp. I will confirm this evening when I get home from work. ... bricked completely after getting it in bridge mode, so I asked for their tried and true C3000Z Zyxel model. Benefits of using Transparent Bridge mode? Use your PC with the modem to test internet connection after you get the modem bridged. To make the modem be just a modem, we need to put it in Transparent Bridging Mode. Thank you. Those are Zyxel C3000Z (stock CL-provided router), Netgear R6260, and Netgear R7000P. What are you looking at? I just configured the Orbi in AP mode and was up and running. Click Apply. So far this system is amazing! Do what I suggested and you will have no double-NAT. Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type. This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. You can use the modems DMZ if you can't get the modem bridged. You can leave the “Transport Mode” dropdown as “Tagged-201”. If PPPoE, be sure your PPPoE account information is entered correctly into the Orbi router. What exactly is "reporting" this list? When I want to access the C1000a itself I connect an ethernet cable to it directly, set my computer to a static address on 192.168.0.x and then talk to it that way. The 2100T probably has more router features than the Orbi anyway. For Fiber services, you may also need to enable VLAN tagging (201). I want to fix by using centurylink as modem in transparent bridge mode. At least it is on my Orbi system. 1. As CenturyLink and Qwest merge companies, we are working hard to combine our systems. Configure the modem for transparent bridge mode. 2. Also, the C2100T has a more rich router feature set than Orbi does. Log into the Orbi web GUI and you will see it under Basic, Guest Network. You'll need to contact the ISP for help and information in regards to the modem being bridged correctly. For the ISP Protocol chose Transparent Bridging and click apply By supplying your service address zip code we will be able to get you to the right location. You'll need to make sure your PC is connecting correctly to the Orbi and not using the PPPoE connection. I have one running. The CenturyLink WAN is over IPoE and according to CenturyLink does not require a username/password to connect when the mode gets switched to Transparent Bridge/Tagged 201. If you don't get internet on the PC, then something with the modem bridging isn't working right. WiFi 6 Access Points and devices are the future of WiFi. I have the C2100T in bridge mode, a Mikrotik router, and Orbi in AP mode. I'm trying to set the new modem to Transparent Bridging mode, but I can't get PPPOE to work on my router. Thank you. I've had CenturyLink gig service since last week and tried 3 separate routers connected directly to the ONT and none of them come close to providing gig speeds using PPPoE/VLAN tagging. That's when I lost internet access. We hope you'll join the conversation by posting to an open topic or starting a new one. 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. Still lose the internet light on the modem. Did you power cycle both modem, router after the change, then also reboot your wired PC and wireless devices? BR500 VPN Currently Experiencing Intermittent Connectivity Issues.