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kspoon
Jun 05, 2019Aspirant
ORBI50 almost no connection at all
I have recently purchased an ORBI RBR50 (march 2019). Initially it works OK, speed test on my phone connected to ORBI via wi-fi does seem to be faster than my old AC router. About 1-2 months ago, aft...
kspoon
Jun 05, 2019Aspirant
Internet provider is Rogers (I am in Canada). I believe it is a modem and router combined in one. It is only one box and previously I was using AC wi-fi from that same box.
What's AP mode?
michaelkenward
Jun 05, 2019Guru - Experienced User
kspoon wrote:
I believe it is a modem and router combined in one. It is only one box and previously I was using AC wi-fi from that same box.
Not knowing the make and model number of the modem/router, it is hard to advise on the best strategy.
Do you plan to use the wifi from the modem/router as well as the Orbi?
What's AP mode?
AP = Access Point
There is support for the Orbi WiFi System, including a manual, somewhere at the end of this link:
>>>> Orbi RBK50 | WiFi System | NETGEAR Support <<<<
Find the manual for your model and read the section Use the Router as a WiFi Access Point.