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Ap mode or router orbi rbk50
So I unboxed the system plugged it into my wired network and set it up. Software updated to the latest version. As far as I can tell everything works fine. After viewing this forum I find out the la...
If you are not having problems with Orbi now, then you shouldn't have prolems changing it to AP mode.
Why are you continuing to use an old router in additon to Orbi? You can keep it if you want, but if you do you should turn off the WiFi on your old router and use AP mode with Orbi.
To learn about issues with using two routers, google "doube NAT" or search for it on Netgear's forums. It may work OK, but it is not the proper way to operate.
I have an extensive ethernet network using my Comcast Arris TG1682G Gateway but wifi sucks. I bought the RBK50 to replace my wifi. I read where I need to disable wifi in the gateway and also put in bridge mode, but I'm not clear whether I should put the RBK50 in AP mode or not.