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There are plenty of users who consider switching to better networks. T-Mobile, for instance, is opted for by many who want to take their network experience to the next level. While switching the network, many users have reported getting messed up while connecting it to the mesh network. Do you have a similar query about how to connect T-mobile home internet to router by Orbi system? Yes? Why don’t you give this guide a thorough read and get the answers along with the instructions to make the connection? This post comprises all the information that you need right now.
T-mobile internet provides you with a device or T-mobile gateway. The gateway is a device that has the combined capabilities of a modem and a router. Now that you’re trying to connect it with the Orbi router, you are joining two routers together. Both routers will perform NAT thereby causing a Double NAT situation. Let us tell you that a NAT lets different devices on the same local network share the internet by creating a private network. With a Double NAT, the devices on one private network will have difficulty communicating with the devices on the second network. To prevent this from happening, you should avoid Double NAT from happening.
To avoid the Double NAT situation that will appear if you connect the Netgear Orbi router with another router, you can use the first router in Bridge mode. You can also use it with IPv3 pass through. However, you cannot enable the Bridge mode or use IPv3 passthrough on your T-Mobile gateway.
In such a scenario, you will have to use the Netgear Orbi router in AP mode and turn off wireless radios on the T-Mobile gateway. Know that some of the router features will not be accessible if you’re using the Orbi router in Access Point mode. But since this is the only option that you’re left with, you have to go with this one.
Before making the connection, we suggest you turn off the T-Mobile gateway for some time. Now, move it to the best possible location where you get the strongest signals. After shifting the gateway, you need to download the Netgear Orbi app if you wish to use the app method for the setup. You also have another option which is to use the web interface of the Orbi system wherein, you’ll need to use an internet browser.
If your Orbi system was already set up with another gateway or modem, then reset it first. Use the Orbi Factory Reset button and restore the default factory settings so that it is prepared to be connected to the new gateway.
Now, follow the instructions provided below and carry out the Netgear Orbi setup with the T-Mobile home internet.
Upon setting up the Orbi, change the mode to the AP mode by logging in using the updated admin Orbi login details. Log in and reach the settings. Thereafter, go to Advanced > Advanced Settings> Enable AP Mode. Save the settings to apply the changes done by you.
With the hope of providing you with sufficient information, here we end our helpful guide on how to connect T-Mobile home internet to router by Orbi system. You can now relocate the Orbi devices so that they can blanket your home with WiFi. Connect your devices to the network and have fun.
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