> [!Note] > - IP passthrough allows you to connect your own network equipment (router, switch, etc.) to the Verizon Internet Gateway. > - Upon enabling IP passthrough: > - All Wi-Fi radios are automatically disabled (and re-enabled upon disabling IP passthrough). > - IP passthrough functions are enabled on the LAN2 Ethernet port on the bottom of the router. > - Internet access is no longer available through Wi-Fi or the LAN1 Ethernet port. 1. Access the router admin page then click Advanced (top). Refer to [Access Admin Page](https://www.verizon.com/support/knowledge-base-301456/) for assistance.  2. From the left menu, click Network Settings -> Network Connections  3. From the 'Network Connections' section, click Network (Home/Office)  4. From the top of the 'Network (Home/Office)' section, click Settings (upper-left).  5. From the 'Bridge' section, click the 'IP Passthrough' checkbox then click Save Changes. 6. Wait 1-2 mins for the router to reboot. 7. When the device has returned to normal operation (displays a solid white LED), plug your own network equipment (router, switch, etc.) into the LAN2 port via Ethernet on the bottom of the router. > [!Note] > Enabling IP passthrough causes the IP address assigned by the network to hand off to the device connected to the LAN2 port. # To disable IP passthrough: - Connect a device to the LAN1 Ethernet port. - Sign in to the Admin Web UI. - Repeat steps 2-5 above to uncheck the IP passthrough. # Resources [Verizon Internet Gateway (ARC-XCI55AX) - Configure IP Passthrough / Bridge Mode](https://www.verizon.com/support/knowledge-base-301824/)