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Can ORBI RBR50 be configured as an access point WIRELESSLY?
I have an RBR50 Router with two satelites. The router is configured in AP mode, using my cable modem/router as the router. To extend the range of my ORBI mesh network, I'm wondering if I can move the...
No, the RBR can't wirelessly connect to the ISP Modems wifi. The RBR requires a LAN cable connection to the ISP modem or ONT or LAN interfact with a ISP service or from a router if the RBR is configured for AP mode.
hofendis wrote:Thanks, but not what I meant. If I move the RBR50 across the room, can it pick up its DHCP address from the router wirelessly and work from there as an access point (and connection to the satelites)? Or MUST it be connected via ethernet cable to the router?
Thanks, but not what I meant. If I move the RBR50 across the room, can it pick up its DHCP address from the router wirelessly and work from there as an access point (and connection to the satelites)? Or MUST it be connected via ethernet cable to the router?
No, the RBR can't wirelessly connect to the ISP Modems wifi. The RBR requires a LAN cable connection to the ISP modem or ONT or LAN interfact with a ISP service or from a router if the RBR is configured for AP mode.
hofendis wrote:Thanks, but not what I meant. If I move the RBR50 across the room, can it pick up its DHCP address from the router wirelessly and work from there as an access point (and connection to the satelites)? Or MUST it be connected via ethernet cable to the router?