Changing from Router to AP modes, Second Satelitte

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AKLGUY wrote:

I am thinking about changing to AP mode so I can go to the same setup as I had when I had the Nighthawk R8000. And just let my Fibre Router do the work rather than going through 2 routers.

How do the satelittes work in AP mode? do they still have the WIFI backhaul? or do I need to set up each Satelitte as an AP? Does ethernet backhaul work better in AP mode?

 

If I stay in Router Mode and I get a second Satelitte (say RBW30 or RBS40) if this is in the middle between my RBR50 and RBS50 will I still get full strength to the RBS50? or will it be best to have the extra satelittle on the end?

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The satellite behavior doesn't change when in AP or Router mode. Only the behavior of the router changes when in AP mode. Items like DHCP services, access control, traffic monitoring and such are disabled in AP mode.

Modem Combo Units:
Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge mode. Then use the Orbi router in router mode.
2. If you can't bridge the modem, disable ALL wifi radios on the modem, configure the modems DMZ for the IP address the Orbi router gets from the modem. Then you can use the Orbi router in Router mode.
3. Or disable all wifi radios on the modem and connect the Orbi router to the modem, LAN to LAN and configure AP mode on the Orbi router.