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Orbi and Nighthawk
Is there a way to hang an Orbi system on an existing Nighthawk1900 to get the benefits of both?
Yes, you can. Technically, the guest network will share the same Wi-Fi channel as the main, secured network but the Nighthawk will keep the guest traffic isolated.
Thanks for the help. I assume the Orbi will get a guest network upgrade at some point. I can place the main unit in a separate room where I have a Cat5 outlet wired directly to the Nighthawk and then put the satellite in the basement-based man cave where I can use it to hard wire into my PlayStation and Smart tv.
It's almost a certainty that the guest network functionality will not work in AP mode. What you could do is have the Nighthawk and Orbi swap roles. That is, set up the Nighthawk as an AP and have the Orbi function as the main router. You will, of course, lose the extra functionality in the Nighthawk, but if you aren't using them, then there is no loss.