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TxPres
Dec 08, 2018Aspirant
Orbi router in bridge mode over ethernet?
I have a main router in my house. It has a number of clients connected via ethernet cables.
I have an office in the house that does not have an ethernet cable access. It has several devices that ne...
st_shaw
Dec 08, 2018Master
Yes. It's called access point mode on Orbi.
michaelkenward
Dec 08, 2018Guru - Experienced User
As st_shaw says, just set it up as AP mode.
There is a manual for the Orbi WiFi System somewhere at the end of this link:
>>>> Orbi RBK50 | WiFi System | NETGEAR Support <<<<
Check the section Use the Router as a WiFi Access Point.
I have an R7800 wired to an Orbi base station with two satellites, an RBW30 and an RBS40V.
- TxPresDec 08, 2018Aspirant
Thanks for the info and help.
Looks like it will do what I want it to do.
Will give it a try!