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ScottMack's avatar
ScottMack
Aspirant
Nov 30, 2021

Orbi accessory compatibility

A customer of ours recently installed an Orbi system, and I'm having a lot of trouble getting an Iogear wireless bridge to connect to the Orbi; it's an older product and I'm happy to replace it, but would like recommendations on an Orbi-compatibile bridge. Thanks.

 

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  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Nov 30, 2021

    You don't see to many "bridges" these days. 

    lately you more see people buy a wireless extender with an ethernet port. 

    then you can simply connect that and hardwire a device into it. 

    I've connected an EX6400 and and EX8000 to mine without issues.

    I haven't tried any of the more base model extenders but I've seen others use the ex2700/ex3700 on the forums. 

     

    Or you could just use an orbi satellite and use the ethernet ports on it. 

    • ScottMack's avatar
      ScottMack
      Aspirant
      Dec 01, 2021

      Thanks - mostly we work with commercial equipment, not that familiar with DIY stuff

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Nov 30, 2021

    What Orbi model do you have? 

    ScottMack wrote:

    A customer of ours recently installed an Orbi system, and I'm having a lot of trouble getting an Iogear wireless bridge to connect to the Orbi; it's an older product and I'm happy to replace it, but would like recommendations on an Orbi-compatibile bridge. Thanks.