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djakshen
Aug 26, 2020Aspirant
Can you use the Nighthawk R7000 & Orbi AC2200 together?
To whomever can help, I apologize if this has been answered, but this is all new to me and I'm trying to figure out a way I can use my Nighthawk R7000 & Orbi AC2200 together. I've read a few sug...
Mstrbig
Aug 27, 2020Master
djakshen wrote:
Cable to Modem to Nighthawk R7000 (SSID) from one of the Ethernet Ports of the R7000 - Ethernet Cable to the Orbi (Router) [in AP Mode] Ethernet Port - Orbi Satellite, Ethernet Cable to laptop where I stream from. Please advise.
Thank you,
A frustrated DJ
That configuration is as good as it gets.
The only other thing you could do, if you don't need the Nighthawk, is eliminate it.
so:
Cable to Modem to Orbi (Router) [in Router Mode] Ethernet Port - Orbi Satellite, Ethernet Cable to laptop where I stream from.
But the way you have it is fine, if the Nighthawk R7000 is needed.
djakshen
Aug 27, 2020Aspirant
Thanks for the response. Yeah, I definitely need the Nighthhawk, but is it ok to have the Orbi in the same room as the Nighthawk or will it cause interference?