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Orbi working in router mode with FIOS
I don’t know what I didn’t but it seem so to be working in router mode rather than AP mode. I wanted to maintain full app functionality like pausing my kids devices if necessary and seeing who’s co...
Modem Combo Units:
Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge mode. Then use the Orbi router in router mode. You'll need to contact the ISP for help and information in regards to the modem being bridged correctly.
2. If you can't bridge the modem, disable ALL wifi radios on the modem, configure the modems DMZ for the IP address the Orbi router gets from the modem. Then you can use the Orbi router in Router mode.
3. Or disable all wifi radios on the modem and connect the Orbi router to the modem, configure AP mode on the Orbi router.
30 feet is recommended in between the base router and satellite(s) to begin with depending upon building materials.
Sorry. Typo, I mean that it IS working in router mode. Done without doing any changes to the factory reset FIOS Actiontec moca router other than disabling the wifi radio.
I ask, because I know it's not supposed to work this way and the Orbi should be in AP mode, but right now, I don't have any conneciton or stability issues. Hence, was wondering if there are any potential problems, now or in the near future.
You can use #2 and it will work. It will work if you have another router in front of the Orbi. Just needs to be a different IP address between them and to avoid internet connection issue and being in a double NAT condition with you are now, use the FIOS modems DMZ for the Orbi router while in router mode.