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mswells's avatar
mswells
Aspirant
Jan 26, 2019

Orbi plus Asus RT-N66U DHCP

I am currently using an ASUS rt-n66u router.
Am my better off just using the Orbi alone, or use it with the router. I have all my dhcp stuff...reservations and ranges set up on the asus. Should I just start fresh with only the Orbi...or can I use both and retain all my settings with the ASUS as DHCP....and of so...what steps do use, in order to use them both ?

Thanks in advance.
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  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jan 27, 2019

    Yes, If you have the Asus all set up as your main router, just turn OFF it's wifi radios and configure the Orbi system for AP mode:

    3. Or disable all wifi radios on the modem and connect the Orbi router to the modem, configure AP mode on the Orbi router. https://kb.netgear.com/31218/How-do-I-configure-my-Orbi-router-to-act-as-an-access-point and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7LOcJ8GdDo&app=desktop

     

    You can use the Asus routers DMZ for the Orbi then configure the Orbi for router mode, this will be two routers on the same line and problems could happen. If the system works for you in AP Mode, use that mode for your needs. 

    mswells wrote:
    I am currently using an ASUS rt-n66u router.
    Am my better off just using the Orbi alone, or use it with the router. I have all my dhcp stuff...reservations and ranges set up on the asus. Should I just start fresh with only the Orbi...or can I use both and retain all my settings with the ASUS as DHCP....and of so...what steps do use, in order to use them both ?

    Thanks in advance.

     

    • mswells's avatar
      mswells
      Aspirant
      Jan 27, 2019

      So the DMZ needs to be set on the ASUS router, when setting the Orbi as an AP....or just to

      use both the Orbi and ASUS as routers.

      • FURRYe38's avatar
        FURRYe38
        Guru - Experienced User
        Jan 27, 2019

        DMZ is only needed on the ASUS if you use the Orbi in router mode. 

        mswells wrote:

        So the DMZ needs to be set on the ASUS router, when setting the Orbi as an AP....or just to

        use both the Orbi and ASUS as routers.

         

  • JoeCymru's avatar
    JoeCymru
    Virtuoso
    Jan 27, 2019

    My two cents: had RT68u, switched to Orbi router and two satellites over a year ago, saw the major difference, sold Asus at yard sale. Asus has a cooler looking interface though. 

    • FURRYe38's avatar
      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      Jan 27, 2019

      There are performance differences between single, dual, and quad core CPUs. :smileywink:

      JoeCymru wrote:

      My two cents: had RT68u, switched to Orbi router and two satellites over a year ago, saw the major difference, sold Asus at yard sale. Asus has a cooler looking interface though.