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randym44
Aspirant
Aug 07, 2017
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Orbi RBR40 IP assignment on home network

Just set up my Orbi RBR40. All works fine for wireless net access for any new devices that connect.  I'm having a problem though connecting to devices that are ethernet connected (desktop) as my Cisc...
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  • st_shaw's avatar
    st_shaw
    Aug 07, 2017

     

    Set Orbi into Access Point mode.

     

    Right now you have two routers, each on distinct subnets that cannot communitace, and some of your devices are on each subnet. 

     

    Google "Orbi User Manual" see page 83.

st_shaw's avatar
st_shaw
Master
Aug 07, 2017

 

Set Orbi into Access Point mode.

 

Right now you have two routers, each on distinct subnets that cannot communitace, and some of your devices are on each subnet. 

 

Google "Orbi User Manual" see page 83.

  • randym44's avatar
    randym44
    Aspirant
    Aug 07, 2017

    Perfect.  Thanks for the quick and easy fix.