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Boatmancalls
Feb 23, 2021Guide
RBK50 connecting to Vdsl2
I'm having a few issues with a recently installed RBK50 and how best to connect to the internet. Currently I'm using an old Netgear Nighthawk D7000v2 as a router (with the Wi-Fi switched off) and co...
Boatmancalls
Feb 23, 2021Guide
Hi
i'm running version 2.7.2.104
I wondered if using both routers was the issue. As I said I'm a novice here, and tried using the Nighthawk D7000v2 as a broadband modem only to feed into the Orbi, but couldn't get the internet to connect.
vajim
Feb 23, 2021Master
Boatmancalls wrote:Hi
i'm running version 2.7.2.104
I wondered if using both routers was the issue. As I said I'm a novice here, and tried using the Nighthawk D7000v2 as a broadband modem only to feed into the Orbi, but couldn't get the internet to connect.
Running 2 routers can be an issue if not configured correctly as stated by my friend FURRYe38.
The firmware you have also has reported problems which you may want to consider rolling back. When did you notice your problems?
https://kb.netgear.com/31218/How-do-I-configure-my-Orbi-router-to-act-as-an-access-point