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Nighthawk M1 and Orbi
I have done a lot of reading on this and need some help. I have tried everything I can think of
My set up is
Nighthawk M1 4g LTE
Orbi Mesh system
I have it currently set up that my O...
What FW is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?
Does the Modem have wifi as well running?
What channels are you using? Auto? Try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and any unused channel on 5Ghz.
Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?
What WPA security modes are you using?
Try disabling the following and see:
MIMO, Daisy Chain, Fast Roaming, IPv6 and Set 20/40Mhz Coexistence to 40Mhz only. Save settings and reboot the router and satellite(s).
If you updated to recent FW v.210, try enabling Daisy Chain. Some have mentioned that this seems to be working in reverse order, enabling means disabled actually.
Modem Combo Units:
Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge mode. Then use the Orbi router in router mode. You'll need to contact the ISP for help and information in regards to the modem being bridged correctly.
2. If you can't bridge the modem, disable ALL wifi radios on the modem, configure the modems DMZ for the IP address the Orbi router gets from the modem. Then you can use the Orbi router in Router mode.
I am at work today, but will try the ideas tomorrow. The Netgear nighthawk M1, is the only modem avaliable. It runs on ATT towers. There is no broadband service besides using satalite internet, that was slow and unreliable at best, but have great cell phone service, so we went with LTE internet, and use the Orbi mesh system to get it through out the house. The only way I could get it work was leaving the WIFI on on the Hotspot, and set the orbi to AP mode. I will see if I can update the other settings tomorrow when I get home, and try to get it.
The modems wifi maybe interferring with the Orbi wifi.
- Hi, do you mind if l ask how you got on with your nighthawk m1/orbi setup please. Also how all components are connected i.e. physical and/or wifi? I ask because l am looking to buy an nighthawk m1 to replace the huawei 315 4G lte router supplied by my isp that does not support open vpn (l live rural in New Zealand and will never get fibre). I alread use an orbi router +1 satellite in ap mode which works well as is (no kids at home to worry about). Thanks in advance. Dave