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Orbi in AP mode with wired backhaul
I just received by Orbi system and am trying to get it setup but having issues. I have the Orbi Router set to AP mode because it is connected to my AT&T cable modem/router. I have a switch (a) conn...
If your ISP modem has a built in router, it's preferred to have the modem bridged. If it can't be, you and use the modems DMZ for the IP address the Orbi router gets from the modem. Disable ALL wireless on the modem. This will help with a double NAT condition.
If your going to use the Orbi system in AP mode, try either LAN or WAN port connection on the Orbi router. Both should work. I prefer the LAN port.
v2.1.2.18 caused problems for some users. So NG recommends using v2.0.1.4 until the next update if your having problems.
Bob2kwrote:I have the 2.1.2.18 firmware loaded on both the router and satellite.
Not sure why the v2.0.1.4 shows as 'latest' ?
Have heard there is a v2.2 coming 'soon'.
I don't know why:
1) the techs are saying to use the WAN port when the diagram clearly shows not to use it.
2) the techs are saying connect the satellite directly to the router when the diagram clearly shows you can use a switch (so assuming multiple switches are also ok)
3) the app is not connecting.
I'm using the Orbi router in AP mode partially due to the location of the AT&T Modem/Router.
It is in a cupboard along with several switches which route ethernet connections to the rest of the house. Unfortunately I think this is why the wifi from it is not that great, it's basically inside a netal box.
So, if I was to use the Orbi router as a router I would have to place it in the same location in order to connect all the switches, which would probably do the same to the wifi signal.
Which is why I am using it simply for the wifi and I have it out in the open in the family room.
I'll try going back to the v2.0.1.4 firmware and seeing if that help.
Using the WAN port definately does not seem to work and I have seen other posts saying not to use it (no idea why it has issues).
Get that system out side of the closet. Most wifi devices need to be a open space.
What is the Mfr and model # of these switches? Managed or non-managed? Managed can cause problems if not configured right.
Unfortunately I cannot move the AT&T Modem/Router without rewiring all the ethernet connections in the house. That is the location of the incoming line and all the other lines branch from there.
That is why I got the Orbi to be a separate wifi system.
I currently have 2x GS108Ev3 and 2x GS105Ev2, these are unmanaged switches.
The AT&T Modem/Router connects to 1x GS108Ev3 and 1x GS105Ev2.
Then 2 ports from the GS108Ev3 go to the remaining GS108Ev3 and GS105Ev2.
The Orbi router is connected to the 2nd GS105Ev2 and the Orbi satellite is connected to the 2nd GS108Ev3
