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How do I find Cable Modem IP address if using Orbi
I have an Orbi, I'm using as a Router with a Hitron cable modem that's also a router. I have the Hitron in IP Passthrough mode to the Orbi. However, I can't figure out a way to login to the Hitro...
Because I may want to turn on WiFi on the hitron, because the speeds seem better sometimes. I don't understand why but they do.
Same with wired to hitron vs wired to Orbi. And the Orbi is literally right next to the hitron.
IcedCorn wrote:
Because I may want to turn on WiFi on the hitron, because the speeds seem better sometimes. I don't understand why but they do.
One way to achieve this is to put the Orbi into AP mode.
A lot of people do that and seem to lose little in the way of useful features.
If the Hitron is in passthrough mode and the Orbi is put in AP mode, then the customer has no DHCP server.
CrimpOn wrote:
If the Hitron is in passthrough mode and the Orbi is put in AP mode, then the customer has no DHCP server.
So, put the Hitron into modem/router mode and the Orbi into AP mode.
I didn't think I needed to explain that, but clearly I was wrong.
Sorry for the confusion. The conversation started becauses the user was not able to connect to the Hitron, and thus had no way to control it. I must have misunderstood.
