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Greystorm64
Oct 22, 2018Apprentice
Multiple Orbi devices with Router set up use AP question
I have an RBR50, RBS50 & RBS40 all configured and running in my house.
Unfortunatley I am forced to switch ISP's, and the ISP will only work with its modem/router combo.
I am ok with th...
st_shaw
Oct 22, 2018Master
Greystorm64 You do not need to turn off DHCP, DNS, or configure anything on Orbi or the satellites. Just switch Orbi to Access Point mode and choose whether to set Orbi's IP address manually or have Orbi obtain an IP address via DHCP from your new router. Your Orbi will continue to provide the same WiFi coverage as before. Your new router should assign IP addresses to the satellites as well. I use DHCP IP address reservations in my third party router for the Orbi "router" and my two satellites. That way I always know where to go to log into them.