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RBK22 Existing Modem/Router, Switches etc
Hello, I just purchased the RBK22 from Costco. Everything is hooked up and running after reading through a few posts on here but I have questions.
Current Configuration:
Netgear c7000v2 (modem/router combo) (wifi disabled, utilizing lan ports for desktop PC's) -> Orbi Router (AP Mode)
With the Orbi in AP Mode I cannot log into the Orbi app and access the router settings, this can only be done on a PC hardwired into the router. When I load the app, it detects my c7000v2 router even though the WiFi is disabled on that router. When Orbi is in router mode, I can connect through the app just fine. So here's my question, I would like to switch to the configuration below, will it work and are there any benefits or disadvantages over one vs the other besides giving me the ability to access the Orbi through the application?
Netgear c7000v2 (disable router mode so it acts only as a modem) -> Orbi (router mode) -> Netgear Ethernet switch
Current Configuration:
Netgear c7000v2 (modem/router combo) (wifi disabled, utilizing lan ports for desktop PC's) -> Orbi Router (AP Mode)
With the Orbi in AP Mode I cannot log into the Orbi app and access the router settings, this can only be done on a PC hardwired into the router. When I load the app, it detects my c7000v2 router even though the WiFi is disabled on that router. When Orbi is in router mode, I can connect through the app just fine. So here's my question, I would like to switch to the configuration below, will it work and are there any benefits or disadvantages over one vs the other besides giving me the ability to access the Orbi through the application?
Netgear c7000v2 (disable router mode so it acts only as a modem) -> Orbi (router mode) -> Netgear Ethernet switch
Yes, thats the setting. Changed to NO and this puts the modem in to modem only mode. Then use the RBR in router mode.
To access the modems web page, you'll need to access it via 192.168.100.1 I believe when it's in modem only mode. Since the router portion is disabled, the 192.168.0.1 no longer works.
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RyanE6 wrote:
I would like to switch to the configuration below, will it work and are there any benefits or disadvantages over one vs the other besides giving me the ability to access the Orbi through the application?
Netgear c7000v2 (disable router mode so it acts only as a modem) -> Orbi (router mode) -> Netgear Ethernet switchFirst, the reason you are having problems reaching the Orbi web interface is (most likely) because you are pointing a web browser at http://orbilogin.net (or some similar URL, like http://routerlogin.net). The C7000 is resolving that URL to itself. If you want to access the Orbi web interface, you need to use the interface on the C7000 to learn the IP address of the Orbi and point a web browser at http://<ip of Orbi>
"Which is better?" If you think the C7000 is a "better router" than the Orbi, then keep it as it is. If you want to make the change, then all devices excep tthe C7000 need to be moved to the ethernet switch. Only the Orbi should be connected to the C7000.
- I can reach each interface through my web browser on my PC but why would the Orbi app itself direct me to the other router?
The Orbi has newer technology, faster speeds and a better application. I would like to think it's better or at least give it a chance. Should I move everything over, would I need to change the c7000v2 to "router mode" "no" and change Orbi back to Router Mode from AP, correct?
RyanE6 wrote:
I can reach each interface through my web browser on my PC but why would the Orbi app itself direct me to the other router? I have no answer for this.
The Orbi has newer technology, faster speeds and a better application. I would like to think it's better or at least give it a chance. Should I move everything over, would I need to change the c7000v2 to "router mode" "no" and change Orbi back to Router Mode from AP, correct?I would change the Orbi back to router first, then attempt to change the C7000. Once again, I am no expert, but I am puzzled that I cannot find any obvious way to put this device into "bridge" or "passthrough" mode.
https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/C7000/C7000_Comcast_UM_27apr15.pdf
