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Preparing for Orbi RBK50 - Some due diligence questions
Hello everyone, I just ordered the Orbi Triband RBK50. I have a few questions: 1 I currently have xfinity 1Gb service. Will this router broadcast greater than 500 bbps wifi speeds? My cur...
Thank you both. When I said my current xfinity router hits 700-800, this was through speedtest, so since 5ghz devices can't really achieve downloads greater than 500mbps (I think this is what you are saying), I won't worry about it.
I think the first thing I will do before I open the Orbi box is to put my xfinity router in bridge mode using my ethernet connected iMac. This is easy enough to do. Then connect the Orbi and let it do it's thing in terms of set-up. Make sense?
The distance between the router and the satelite with be just about 30 feet I think. Going to put the satelite upstairs and the router will be on the first level in the office. I have a Peloton in the basement that can be probelmatic. I may buy another satelite just for this if need be.
Yes, just make sure that after you connect the RBR to the isp modem in bridge mode, power off the modem for 30 seconds then back ON. Then walk thru the setup wizard on the RBR with your wired PC.
After putting the ISP modem in bridge mode, power cycling and plugging the Orbi into it, can I just use the Orbi app on the phone vs. the wired iMac?
FURRYe38 wrote:Yes, just make sure that after you connect the RBR to the isp modem in bridge mode, power off the modem for 30 seconds then back ON. Then walk thru the setup wizard on the RBR with your wired PC.