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Nighthawk X8 + Orbi RBK53 how to set up AP mode ?
I need a detailed instruction to set up my new Orbi system as a mesh network and keep my nighthawk as the base router. Can somebody describe this to me as detailed as possible please ? Thanks
That worked well Stephen. All is up and running.
Just one point is open: can I use the same WiFi Id and password for nighthawk x8 + Orbi unit ? And how to I sync them?
Thanks a lot in advance.
Just one point is open: can I use the same WiFi Id and password for nighthawk x8 + Orbi unit ? And how to I sync them?
Thanks a lot in advance.
Andie6931 wrote:
Just one point is open: can I use the same WiFi Id and password for nighthawk x8 + Orbi unit ? And how to I sync them?
You can (manually matching the name/passphrase), but the X8 and the Orbi will be running independently. Your client devices will choose to join which ever network they want.
If it causes a performance problem you might need to keep the names/passphrases separate.