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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...
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.
I set my orbi router as AP and still seeing 2 networks, the ISP and orbi.
Mi ISP is called Entel and have a Huawei router.
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