

To fix network problems with your NETGEAR or Orbi router when it is connected to another router: The following diagrams show a home network with an ISP gateway before and after fixing double NAT:

There are multiple ways to fix double NAT issues with your network.

If you simply want to add more LAN ports to your existing router, an affordable unmanaged Ethernet switch is appropriate. If you want to improve WiFi coverage throughout your entire home, a mesh WiFi system is ideal. If you have a particular area where you want to improve WiFi coverage, a WiFi extender is a better choice. If you connected another router to your ISP gateway or main router to improve WiFi coverage or add more LAN ports to your home network, you might want to consider other solutions. For more information, see What is double NAT and why is it bad?

If your NETGEAR or Orbi router is connected to an Internet service provider (ISP) gateway or another router, and you are having network problems, your network might be set up to perform double network address translation (NAT).
