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Ryukyu01
Aspirant
Aug 12, 2019

Netgear Router with ORBI MESH SYSTEM

I posted this in the wifi extender area and it was recommended that i post this here: I currently have a Nighthawk R7000 AC1900 router connected to my fiber modem. I have a concrete house and want t...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Aug 14, 2019

Any progress on this? 

Ryukyu01 wrote:

I posted this in the wifi extender area and it was recommended that i post this here:

I currently have a Nighthawk R7000 AC1900 router connected to my fiber modem. I have a concrete house and want to try the Orbi Mesh system and want to know the best setup for using both.  Do i connect the Orbi to the AC1900 or connect the 1900 to the fiber line modem and then connect the 1900 to that.  If i connect the Orbi to the ac1900C i am told i should disable the wifi on the 1900. If i do that can i still use the CAT 5 ports on the back of the 1900 to run cable to the TV.?? THanks.