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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.
I am not yet clear whether I can use an Orbi with my Telstra FTTP NBN box.
Here are my needs:
WiFi coverage throughout a 4 bedroom home.
Port Forwarding for Music Apps like JRiver Media Center and Plex, also Port forwarding my Synology Nas.
herebedragons69 wrote:
I am not yet clear whether I can use an Orbi with my Telstra FTTP NBN box.
Given the messages that you have received, I am not surprised by your confusion. Let's start by trying to answer your question.
Can you use an Orbi with your NBN Box?
It depends on what the NBN box does. If it is a modem/router then you have two options. Work out how to put the NBN box into modem only (bridge) mode, or use the Orbi in wireless access point (AP) mode.
The problem is that it isn't easy to work out what this NBN box can do. A search for "Telstra branded Netgear v7610" doesn't throw up a manual that explains how to put it into bridge mode.
I did find this:
Telstra Gateway Pro Netgear V7610 in Bridge mode - Telstra Crowdsupport - 670837
I assume that this bit:
herebedragons69 wrote:
Port Forwarding for Music Apps like JRiver Media Center and Plex, also Port forwarding my Synology Nas.is a list of "wants".
In AP mode, the Orbi may not be able to handle all those. But you may be able to set them up on the NBN box.
If your ISP has a user forum, you could try asking for help there. I bet there are more Orbi users there than there are NBN/FTTP people people here.
