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QL
Tutor
Mar 29, 2017

Performance of Orbi in AP mode with Actiontec MI424WR on FIOS

hi,   My FIOS router is Actiontec MI424WR with coax connection. If I plan to use Orbi, it has to be in AP mode. If so, will the performance suffer? wired or wireless.   My FIOS router is in my b...
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whsbuss-1
Apprentice
Mar 29, 2017

Even with FiOS TV service and the ActionTec you can run Orbi in AP mode. When I had mine setup performance was outstanding. I let the ActionTec do the routing & DHCP but did use a static IP (outside the DHCP range of the ActionTec) for the Orbi connection.

 

If you have FiOS, Orbi is an excellent choice.

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st_shaw
Master
Mar 29, 2017

whsbuss-1 makes a good point.

 

As I said above, you CAN, run the FiOS router in bridged mode.  However, I would recommend leaving the FiOS router in place, turning off it's WiFi radio, and using Orbi in AP mode.

 

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    QL
    Tutor
    Mar 29, 2017

    thanks a lot both!