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tflores
Dec 23, 2016Follower
Orbi as a Wired Access Point
OK i've read the options but it is not clear if Orbi can be installed as a Wired Access Point. In other words, in an existing network, off another router. Not looking for the router funtionality, sin...
- May 25, 2017
It should work connecting an Ethernet cord from your existing router to the LAN port of Orbi will allow you to have ORBI function as an access point. But you may check this link for further guide: https://kb.netgear.com/31218/How-do-I-configure-my-Orbi-router-to-act-as-an-access-point
Rjblue
May 25, 2017Aspirant
It should work connecting an Ethernet cord from your existing router to the LAN port of Orbi will allow you to have ORBI function as an access point. But you may check this link for further guide: https://kb.netgear.com/31218/How-do-I-configure-my-Orbi-router-to-act-as-an-access-point