Orbi as an access point

Looking at getting an orbi system but have seen with other manufacturer systems there is a big difference in functionality when using in AP mode vs. router mode.

What functionality gets lost when using an orbi in accesspoint mode over router mode?

Does guest network still work in AP mode?

Does Netgear Armor still function?

Do you have to use the app to manage the system? Is browser management available?

Do i ahve to have a netgear account to use orbi?

Thanks.

plemans
Sep 10, 2019
here's the list of disabled features.
https://kb.netgear.com/26765/Disabled-Features-on-the-Router-when-set-to-AP-Mode

The following router features are not available (grayed out) when the router is in AP mode:
Guest Network
QoS
Setup Wizard
Port Forwarding/Port Triggering
Remote Management
UPnP
IPv6
Traffic Meter
Parental Controls
Block Sites
Block Services
VPN service
VLAN/IPTV setup
Internet Setup
WAN Setup
LAN Setup
You can stll manage the orbi with the app or the browser when in AP mode.

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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Sep 10, 2019
here's the list of disabled features.
https://kb.netgear.com/26765/Disabled-Features-on-the-Router-when-set-to-AP-Mode

The following router features are not available (grayed out) when the router is in AP mode:
Guest Network
QoS
Setup Wizard
Port Forwarding/Port Triggering
Remote Management
UPnP
IPv6
Traffic Meter
Parental Controls
Block Sites
Block Services
VPN service
VLAN/IPTV setup
Internet Setup
WAN Setup
LAN Setup
You can stll manage the orbi with the app or the browser when in AP mode.
- dip1
  Aspirant
  Sep 10, 2019
  Thanks for pointing me to that.
  Ouch....thats quite a lot non-functional.
  Some understandable as not relevant.
  The killer for me is no guest network.
  - Fl1ntstone
    Apprentice
    Sep 10, 2019
    Hi Guys,
    
    Guest WiFi is available when the Orbi is an access point.
    
    CheerZ

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