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Wavecrash
Apr 21, 2019Follower
Netgear Modem -> Linksys Router as Bridge -> ORBI
This configuration worked for a good while when I intially set it up. I did a firmware update on the Orbi router and then had IP conflicts after it resarted. I have a netgear CM1000 cable modem whi...
plemans
Apr 22, 2019Guru - Experienced User
If you're trying to go Modem-->linksys-->Orbi you're going to have problems if you're wanting the linksys to act as a switch and the orbi as the main device.
You could use that setup and place the orbi in AP mode and leave the linksys acting as the router. This would fix your ip conflicts because the linksys would handle that. And then just use the Orbi as wireless access and acting a satellites with ethernet options.