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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...
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
Hi DarrenM
Thanks for the response! How do I do what you describe?
Thanks again!
Paul
Hello PM1
here is the Kb to do this.
DarrenM
Hi DarrenM -
Thanks for the info. Quick question - does it defeat the advantage of the Orbi system to set it as an Access Point?
Hello Pm1
No you would still get the same wifi coverage and you may want to disable the wireless on the Nighthawk when doing this so you do not get wifi interference.
DarrenM