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akwebman
Mar 03, 2018Follower
Correct Orbi Router Connection
Thinking of buying Orbi for my house, 2,600 sq ft. Thinking of Orbi BRK50 specifically? Entire house is wired CAT 6 ethernet. Two story house. Two questions. 1. Does the Orbi router module have t...
FURRYe38
Mar 03, 2018Guru - Experienced User
Depend if you want to use the Orbi system as the main host router or if you want to keep the FIOS as your router. If you want to use the Orbi routers as the main router, then it's recommended to bridge this router or use its DMZ for the Orbi router.
If you want to keep the FIOS routers as the main router, you can use the Orbi in AP mode and connect it at any port on your network.
I have a 5000sq ft house and the AC220 router at one end and at Satellite at the far end servicing a PC and a DISH Joey on wireless bridge. Range and Performance has been wonderful inside and outside. ALso have the Satellite running LAN back haul as well.