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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...
jackalt wrote:
However, I ran into an issue: I connected the Orbi router to my local Wi-Fi provider’s router and then synchronized the RBS50 satellite, but now I’m seeing two different networks. There's my original local Wi-Fi provider network and the Orbi network.
Two routers on your network can cause headaches. For example, as well as the problem you see, you can end up with local problems with addresses on your network. Among other things, the other router can misdirect traffic to addresses that the Netgear router usually handles, such as routerlogin.net or the usual default IP address for a router, 192.168.1.1.
This explains some of the other drawbacks.
What is Double NAT? | Answer | NETGEAR Support
Unless you have specific reasons for using two routers – to create two separate networks for example – it is often easier to use just one router and then to set up the second router as a wifi access point (AP) with a wired connection to the main router. Netgear advises this, as does just about every site you will visit.
How do I configure my Orbi router to act as an access point? - NETGEAR Support
But that has its own drawbacks:
Disabled Features on the Router when set to AP Mode | Answer | NETGEAR Support
Just another user with time on their hands.
Thanks for your answer.
When you say:
"it is often easier to use just one router and then to set up the second router as a wifi access point (AP) with a wired connection to the main router. Netgear advises this, as does just about every site you will visit"
you mean using only my local wi fi router only and setting up the Orbi router as a wifi access point (AP) connected with ethernet cable to the first router?
jackalt wrote:
When you say:
"it is often easier to use just one router and then to set up the second router as a wifi access point (AP) with a wired connection to the main router. Netgear advises this, as does just about every site you will visit"
you mean using only my local wi fi router only and setting up the Orbi router as a wifi access point (AP) connected with ethernet cable to the first router?
Yes.
Unless you feel the need to have two separate and independent wifi networks.
Just another user with time on their hands.
I did this and still have 2 different networks.
jackalt wrote:
I did this and still have 2 different networks.
That's a bit thin on detail. You've been offered several different suggestions. Which did you go for?
What is the ISP's router? Make and model?
What are the names of these networks?
Remember, when you play around with things like AP mode and the router settings, you usually have to reboot the network for the settings to kick in. And you have to do things in the right order.
Be sure to restart your network in this sequence:
- Turn off and unplug modem.
- Turn off router and computers.
- Plug in and turn on modem. Wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
- Turn on the router and wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
- Turn on computers and rest of network.
Just another user with time on their hands.