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Aspirant

Apr 06, 2017

Have Orbi - want to use Nighthawk for backup and media server

Hi, I'm very pleased with the better coverage of my new Orbi system. However I'm missing the features of media server and ReadyShare backup which this doesn't offer. I do have my Nighthawk whic...

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DarrenM

Sr. NETGEAR Moderator

Apr 10, 2017

Hello Pm1

You could hook up the nighthawk again and put the orbi into AP mode and hook it into the nighthawk then you would still have the great wifi coverage and the features of your old router.

DarrenM

PM1
Aspirant
Apr 10, 2017
Hi DarrenM

Thanks for the response! How do I do what you describe?

Thanks again!
Paul
- DarrenM
  Sr. NETGEAR Moderator
  Apr 12, 2017
  Hello PM1
  
  here is the Kb to do this.
  
  https://kb.netgear.com/31218/How-do-I-configure-my-Orbi-router-to-act-as-an-access-point?cid=wmt_netgear_organic
  
  DarrenM
  - PM1
    Aspirant
    Apr 12, 2017
    Hi DarrenM -
    Thanks for the info. Quick question - does it defeat the advantage of the Orbi system to set it as an Access Point?