Fix Double NAT when two routers run at the same time — by Google Nest Help

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Explains that double NAT can hurt gaming, port forwarding and UPnP, and recommends removing the ISP router or putting it in bridge mode. Bridge mode on a single Wi-Fi device is a less-preferred fallback that disables some features.

Quick steps

Separate modem and router: unplug the router and connect the modem to your Wi-Fi device
Combined ISP unit: enable bridge mode in its settings

Paraphrased from the source. Menus can differ by version, so check the original for full details.

Read the full article on support.google.com

Source: Fix Double NAT when two routers run at the same time by Google Nest Help. Licence: Link only (©).

Source reviewed: 2026-11-02
Link checked: 2026-11-02
Tested hands-on: Not by Oddbyte.Me

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