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AlanWoolly
Sep 29, 2023Aspirant
Orbi RBR20 and Linksys MX4200 Fibre modem
I currently have Fibre broadband using a Linksys MX4200 modem/router. Up until now (for 3 months), I have been running My Orbi RB20 mesh (RBR20 and two RBS20s) in AP mode with the Linksys wifi disabl...
CrimpOn
Sep 29, 2023Guru - Experienced User
Does Plex require ports to be forwarded through the router? Surely the Linksys router has that capability.
- AlanWoollySep 29, 2023Aspirant
Yes it does, but I don't know how to do it.
- CrimpOnSep 29, 2023Guru - Experienced User
It's on page 25 of the user manual:
Probably the same basic process as on the Orbi.
p.s. is the Linksys MX4200 yours, or something supplied by the Internet Service Provider (ISP)? (Mayb with a monthly charge?) For fiber service, there may not be a need for a router in addition to the RBK20 package.
- AlanWoollySep 30, 2023Aspirant
The Linksys is provided by my ISP. Can my RBR20 connect to my fibre box directly, if I remove the Linksys?