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danielj
Aspirant
Jul 15, 2017

advice re home network setup

  Hi!   i'm looking for some advice re the best way to setup my home network. I just replaced my 2 wireless access points with the orbis setup. I am currently trying to work out the best way to pu...
Installation
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netwrks
Master
Jul 16, 2017

You can configure the Orbi as an AP. Give it a static (unused) IP(s) in the range of the CG3100D, or let DHCP serve it an IP addresses. Shouldn't matter where you put it. Off the CG3100D, or, one of your switches. Whatever makes the best sense, coverage wise..

danielj's avatar
danielj
Aspirant
Jul 16, 2017

thanks for this netwrks. Seems like a good possible solution. I was thinking about it and realised the orbi (based on price and relative newness) is probably a way better router than the modem (which i've had for years). Is that an argument for moving to option B? Basically CG3100D to orbi and then everything else runs from the Orbi? If i attempt this should it be possible to switch the orbi to 192.168.0.x rather than 192.168.1.x?

Thanks

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    netwrks
    Master
    Jul 17, 2017

    If you can bridge your  ISP's modem, then you can run the Orbi in router mode, and set the IP subnet to what is best works for you. If you can't then, it's best to run the Orbi in AP mode, so that you don't run into double NAT, which impedes performance, and adds other oddities..