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TucsonRob's avatar
TucsonRob
Initiate
Dec 19, 2018

Orbi DLNA-compliant server?

I would like to replace my existing Linksys WRT1900AC wifi router with an Orbi RBK 50 system in order to improve wifi signal strength and throughput to areas of the house that currently experience po...
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FURRYe38's avatar
FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Dec 19, 2018

Don't believe it supports that kind of onboard media support. There isn't any external USB drive media support currenly on the Orbi router. Thought users have been asking for it. 

 

Alternative would be to keep your current router. Turn OFF ALL wireless radios and connect the Orib system up in AP modem instead of router mode. Then you can still use the features you need with the current routers then have the benifits of the Orbi wifi as an added feature.l 

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    TucsonRob
    Initiate
    Dec 19, 2018

    Thanks for your reply. I appreciate your suggestion and will give it some thought.

    Best regards.

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      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      Dec 20, 2018

      Good Luck.