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Orbi and Telstra FTTP NBN
Hi Everyone, 1st post. FTW! I want to check the compatibility of the Netgear Orbi AC2200 Tri-band Mesh Router connecting directly to my Telstra FTTP NBN box.
FTTP or FTTH typically uses a Gigabit Ethernet port in the wall or a fiber modem to which you can connect Orbi.
It should be possible to connect Orbi WAN port directly to the NBN modem.
If you will require phone service then I guess you can connect the ISP Gateway to a LAN port on Orbi.
ekhalil wrote:
FTTP or FTTH typically uses a Gigabit Ethernet port in the wall or a fiber modem to which you can connect Orbi.
It should be possible to connect Orbi WAN port directly to the NBN modem.
If this doesn't work, and you have a router in front of the Orbi, the easiest option is avoid complicated faffing around and to put the Orbi into wireless access point mode.
This is pretty common among Orbi users. Works fine. It does remove some features, such as parental controls, but for many people they are no great loss.