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Orbi
So, do I disconnect from my old router on my modem. I think mine is a combination of both on my modem/router. So i got the Orbi for better connection throughout the house. So do I just login all devices to Orbi? Can I still use the other one as well?
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BigOrod wrote:
So, do I disconnect from my old router on my modem. I think mine is a combination of both on my modem/router. So i got the Orbi for better connection throughout the house. So do I just login all devices to Orbi? Can I still use the other one as well?
Well not much info on here.
what modem/router combo device are you using? if it is a combo device, I recommend putting it in gateway more or passthrough mode. Otherwise you'll have a double nat setup that will cause issues.
https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAT
Should you not choose to do so, I wouldn't recommend running your combo device's wifi and the orbi wifi as well. this will just add interference to the Orbi setup. Orbi is fairly robust and can run quite a few devices.
You also have the option of putting the orbi in AP mode if you don't want to put your combo device in passthrough/gateway device mode.
