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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...
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.