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xFi Gateway (modem/router) with mesh router system
I previously had my own modem connected to a Nighthawk Dual-Band WiFi 6 Mesh System (router with one satellite). I recently upgraded to the xFinity Gateway that has a built-in modem and router. I want to continue using my nighthawk mesh system. Is there a way to connect the gateway with the mesh system without enabling bridge mode, so I can continue using the xFi abilities? Currently, I have the Nighthawk mesh router connected to the gateway and there are 2 wifi signals being emitted. I would prefer to have 1 wifi network with the mesh wifi capabilities. Does anyone know if this is possible?
EG
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3 years ago
You can do it but then if you hang a stand-alone / separate router off of the gateway device, and the gateway is not in *bridge mode*, you are cascading 2 routing devices which results in an undesirable "double NAT" condition on your home network.
Google "double NAT" for info about its potential pitfalls.
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EG
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3 years ago
There should be a way to use it as just an AP. You'll need to look into the user manual or the router's user interface pages.
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