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blloydtbird
Feb 06, 2021Tutor
Orbi Wifi 6 VPN Product Upgrade
I recently purchased an installed an Orbi 6 Mesh system with two access points. I purchased this system as I have a home with three levels and an apartment over an attached garage. My previous wifi...
- Feb 06, 2021
You could suggest the VPN ideas in the idea exchange for home.
Idea Exchange For Home - NETGEAR Communities
Options you have?
Use one of the Asus routers as the primary router and connect the orbi to it in access point mode.This would let you use the features of the asus such as vpn and still be able to have the better wireless from the Orbi.
You could disable the wifi on the asus if prefered (to reduce interference) or leave it enabled for a backup or IoT's conneciton.
blloydtbird
Feb 12, 2021Tutor
Thanks so much. I went ahead with your suggestions. I now have the wifi capabilities of the Orbi with all the functionality offered by Asus. This solution is perfect thus far.
CrimpOn
Feb 12, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Please mark the post "Solved" so that others will not attempt to offer more suggestions.
Good Luck