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Orbi RBK50 and satellite router mode with verizon fios
So a few days ago I order Verizon Fios Gigabit internet at the same time I order the Orbi system from them and was told I could just remove the verizon quantum router and use the Orbi.
Total kack b...
Thanks for the response.
The main reason I purchased the Orbi system was to get rid off Verizon quantum router, I hate it.
The second reason was to extend wifi signal through my house.
I am happy with the second one, I currently have it set up in AP mode as indicated the instructions from Verizon, note that I am not happy with this set up.
I am in a 100% fiber Optic line to a ONT and I have an ethernet cable feeding the verizon router (no Caxial cable is connected as I do not have TV or Tel service) so I am looking for a solution to completely get rid of the quantum router, I read that if I release the DHCP from the quantum router I can connect the Orbi base to the ONT directly and that this should work, if this is true I would like to follow instructions to do this.
Verizon has remoeved the avility to access the full router page and now it is only through my account online where I can enable desable wifi settings but nthing for DHCP settings or any advance settings, very nice of verizon to prohibit me from controlling my network....
If this is possible please let me know and I will find a way to accomplish this.
Thanks
You need to contact Verizon and have someone there correctly help you in the removal of there router. They will have this information. If they do support going from the ONT to a different router, like the Orbi, then this should work find. Sounds like version just needs to help you fully remove there router to be sure nothing is messed up. Once this is done, connect to the Orbi. I would have the Orbi router powered off before connecting to the ONT. I recommend rebooting the ONT while they do this. I presume they may recommend this. Ask. Once the ONT has been rebooted, the Orbi router should be turned on. Wait for the top light to turn from Pink to Blue. Then OFF means all is good.