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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...
FURRYe38
Apr 22, 2019Guru - Experienced User
Or remove the Linksys between modem and Orbi. Place the Linksys after the Orbi.
Wavecrash wrote:
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 which unfortunatly only has one ehternet port which was connected directly to the Orbi router. What we needed to do is another wired connection from the modem for a desktop in that room. It cannot connect to Orbis they are in different locations and already have devices connected. I had a Linksys EA7300 AC1750 and read it can be used as a switch or bridge and connect to another router.Been reading everyhere trying to get this to work.
Tried https://www.techwalla.com/articles/how-to-make-a-linksys-router-a-switch
Tried https://www.linksys.com/us/support-article?articleNum=137888 with auto IP (have no idea what to put for manual)
But that was having the Orbi have ip issues after restart
How do I set it up as a switch/bridge to connect devices to it and not as a router so it dos not cause conflicts.
Thanks