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Aspirant

Nov 15, 2020

Orbi RBR20 And nighthawk R7800 set up of network/suggestions

Hi i am hoping someone here can guide with my best options. I have an Orbi RBR 20 and 2 satellites. And I am having issues with the WiFi extending to the basement from the second floor where the ...

FURRYe38

Guru - Experienced User

Nov 16, 2020

Please post about this here for your model router:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Nighthawk-WiFi-Routers/bd-p/home-wifi-routers-nighthawk

Look for AP mode under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Router mode. The 7800 supports AP mode.

You might try Voxels 3rd party FW as well.
Good Luck.

Hendugjd
Aspirant
Nov 17, 2020
Sorry I do not full understand, Which router would I change to AP mode? and then do I connect the 2 togther somehow?
thank you ( sorry if these are dense questions- not my area of expertise)
- FURRYe38
  Guru - Experienced User
  Nov 17, 2020
  The R7800. Review the user manual for this.
- michaelkenward
  Guru - Experienced User
  Nov 17, 2020
  I have an R7800 router in router mode feeding an Orbi router in AP mode.
  
  modem > R7800 router > Orbi AP
  
  I do it that way because the R7800 is a better router with more controls while the Orbi has better wifi.
  
  I connect the R7800 to the Orbi with Powerline Ethernet