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Adding RBR50 to Existing Network
I wish to install the Orbi solution in a local CPA office. They have an existing network with Cisco router and Cisco switch. The primary purpose for adding the Orbi solution is to enable Wifi connect...
As long as you connect the RBS to the back of the RBR, directly or with switches in between the RBR and RBS:
COL_JSims wrote:
Since there is an existing router, I believe that I need to setup the base unit as an access point, but I'm struggling to make the initial connection. I used a laptop to connect to the Orbi, but when I tried to use the orbilogin.com to make configuration changes, I get redirected to the Netgear problem connecting web page. I don't know the dynamically assigned IP address, so I can't use a browser to connect in order to make the configuration changes. Also, am I still able to position the 2 satellites to extend the range of the Wifi?
If possible the best scenario would be to remove the existing router and replace it with the Orbi router. Run in router mode and have it take over DHCP duties. Also use the same DHCP IP address scheme, so all wired devices will connect without having to change IP addresses on the devices with possible static IP addresses. If the existing router is also WIFI, you can name the Orbi SSID the same as the old router and all wifi devices should reconnect. If they don't a device reboot should fix it.
Thank you, but the local utility (epb.net) installed and configured the router and Cisco 26 port gigabit switch. I can confirm that the AP configuration is working on the RBR, but the 2 RBS do not appear to be syncing with the RBR despite having all traffic routed through the Cisco switch. Are there other options I can try to get them synced so that they receive the full benefits of a mesh wifi solution. I may approach the senior partner with the suggestion of using the Orbi as the router.
Thanks in advance!
To get the RBS syncd wired with the RBR, be sure they are connected directly behind the RBR, not in parallel at the host switch. They have to be behind the RBR. You can have a switch in between the RBS and RBR.
COL_JSims wrote:Thank you, but the local utility (epb.net) installed and configured the router and Cisco 26 port gigabit switch. I can confirm that the AP configuration is working on the RBR, but the 2 RBS do not appear to be syncing with the RBR despite having all traffic routed through the Cisco switch. Are there other options I can try to get them synced so that they receive the full benefits of a mesh wifi solution. I may approach the senior partner with the suggestion of using the Orbi as the router.
Thanks in advance!