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2 different networks with one orbi router
Hey everyone! I recently set up an Orbi RBK50 mesh system with one RBS50 satellite, and so far, I’m loving the speed and coverage. However, I ran into an issue: I connected the Orbi router to my loca...
You see two WiFi networks because there are two WiFi networks
- The ISP device is a combination modem/router/WiFi, and
- The Orbi is a combination router/WiFi
Even if you were to configure both of them with the same WiFi credentials (SSID/password), they will remain two separate networks.
While I can think of scenarios where having two WiFi networks in the same house might be useful, 99.9% of users turn off the ISP WiFi so that (a) there is no chance of it interfering with the Orbi WiFi, and (b) so that there is no doubt which WiFi system devices are using.
Thanks for you answer.
How do I turn off the ISP Wifi so I only keep the Orbi Wifi working?
jackalt wrote:
How do I turn off the ISP Wifi so I only keep the Orbi Wifi working?
You'll have to check the details of the local Wi-Fi provider’s router for that information. It may have an on/off switch somewhere, or you may have to go into a web browser and the graphical user interface (GUI).
What is the local Wi-Fi provider’s router? Is it also a modem that connects you to the internet? Or just a router?
If it is a modem/router you may be able to turn off the router bit completely and use it in modem-only mode.
If it is just a router, you might be able to do without it completely.
Just another user with time on their hands.
