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Using Orbi Router in Access Point (AP) Mode
I have connected my Orbi Router RBR50 to my existing Plusnet Hub One router with an Ethernet cable, turned off the Plusnet WiFi signal and and set the Orbi router to AP Mode. All great.
Looking at the list of detected WiFi networks I can see both the Orbi and the Plusnet (even though the Plusnet WiFi signal is definitely turned off). Which network should I use for all my devices - the Orbi network or the Plusnet network or doesn't it matter ??
Please disable ALL wifi radios on the ISP modem.
Modem Combo Units:
This would be a double NAT condition which isn't recommended. Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge mode. Then use the Orbi router in router mode. You'll need to contact the ISP for help and information in regards to the modem being bridged correctly.
2. If you can't bridge the modem, disable ALL wifi radios on the modem, configure the modems DMZ or IP Pass-Through for the IP address the Orbi router gets from the modem. Then you can use the Orbi router in Router mode.
3. Or disable all wifi radios on the modem and connect the Orbi router to the modem, configure AP mode on the Orbi router. https://kb.netgear.com/31218/How-do-I-configure-my-Orbi-router-to-act-as-an-access-point and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7LOcJ8GdDo&app=desktop
