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Can an Orbi be connected to a Comcast gateway device?
I have a Comcast gateway device that is both a router/modem. Can I hook up an Orbi to the gateway?
Yes, I'm pretty sure the Orbi can be connected to almost anything.
How would I hook it up? Connect the Orbi to the Comcast gateway and just create a whole new wifi network?
benmitchell1024 wrote:How would I hook it up? Connect the Orbi to the Comcast gateway and just create a whole new wifi network?
Connect the Orbi RBR unit to the Comcast gateway. Log into Orbi via the web GUI and set Orbi to operate in Access Point mode. After Orbi reboots, log into the Comcast gateway, note the new IP address assigned to Orbi, Disable WiFi radios on the Comcast.
Just added my Orbi network but created a different network name than my existing xfinity network. Do I need to manually reattach all my devices to the new Orbi network? Or can I name the Orbi network with the same xfinity name?
I think I eventually need to put the xfinity router in bridge mode to get the better performance, right?
I have the same setup as you. Turn off the wifi in the comcast Modem/router and use only the Orbi Wifi. And preferably, set the modem in bridge mode to avoid double NAT at the routers.
https://www.xfinity.com/support/internet/disable-xfinity-wifi-home-hotspot/
https://www.xfinity.com/support/internet/wireless-gateway-enable-disable-bridge-mode/Same setup here. Gateway set to Bridge Mode, xfiniti hotspot disabled. Saw the note about setting the Orbi in AP Mode, so I checked mine and discovered that I have my Orbi set to Router mode. Is this wrong, then?
If I reset the Orbi to AP mode, do I need to do other things? Sorry, I am not too familiar with this setting.
Thanks!
