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Orbi - Wired Backhaul Setup
I have the below setup Orbi Router connected to a Non Managed GigaBit Switch. My 2 satellites are connected to the GigaBit switch. Should I be using the Orbi Router in Router Mode or just as a ...
1. Operating Orbi in Router or AP mode depends on how you set your ISP modem/router.
To have Orbi in AP mode, the ISP modem has to have router functionality and act as the network router, otherwise Orbi should be in Router mode.
2. Is the switch connected in Orbi Router ’s WAN port or one of the LAN ports?
To have Orbi in AP mode, the ISP modem has to have router functionality and act as the network router, otherwise Orbi should be in Router mode.
2. Is the switch connected in Orbi Router ’s WAN port or one of the LAN ports?
My ISP modem can also act as a router. Currently it is running as a Modem and the Orbi as a router. (Connected to the Orbi via WAN port)
I have intermittent problems with streaming 4k, HD.
My switch is connected to the Orbi LAN port.
SanjB wrote:My ISP modem can also act as a router. Currently it is running as a Modem and the Orbi as a router. (Connected to the Orbi via WAN port)
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Then please keep Orbi in Router Mode
SanjB wrote:........I have intermittent problems with streaming 4k, HD.
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This is probably because of an issue in latest Orbi SW packages. Please follow the instructions in this post as a wororkaround: https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Wired-Backhaul-in-recent-firmware-releases/td-p/1780008
SanjB wrote:.........
My switch is connected to the Orbi LAN port.
Ok, then yes, you can connect other wired devices to the same switch if you want to.