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Hendugjd
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 ...
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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's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Nov 17, 2020

    The R7800. Review the user manual for this. 

  • michaelkenward's avatar
    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