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RBK50 Coverage and Speed Buying Advise
Hello Everyone, I need your support for helping me to understand better, before I could by the Orbi RBK50 Wi-Fi mesh solution. I live in a single floor apartment with area of 3000 sq. ft, rectangul...
What mode is your ISP modem/router working in? If router mode, This would be a double NAT (two router) condition which isn't recommended. https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAT
https://kb.netgear.com/30187/How-to-fix-issues-with-Double-NAT
Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge or modem only mode. Then use the Orbi router in router mode. You'll need to contact the ISP for help and information in regards to the modem being bridged correctly.
2. If you can't bridge the modem, disable ALL wifi radios on the modem, configure the modems DMZ/ExposedHost or IP Pass-Through for the IP address the Orbi router gets from the modem. Then you can use the Orbi router in Router mode.
3. Or disable all wifi radios on the modem and connect the Orbi router to the modem, configure AP mode on the Orbi router. https://kb.netgear.com/31218/How-do-I-configure-my-Orbi-router-to-act-as-an-access-point and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7LOcJ8GdDo&app=desktopUnfortunately yes, 5Ghz will be effected by brick and concrete. Those are the worst. You may want to look into LAN connecting the RBS at a remote location so your backhaul over wired won't be effected by your building materials. https://kb.netgear.com/000051205/What-is-Ethernet-backhaul-and-how-do-I-set-it-up-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System
If you get the RBS connected via wired, yes. Easily.
Hi Furry,
Thank you for your good answers. I appreciate it
1. Currently I am using a Huawei modem + wifi router (combined function) Model Huawei HG8245Q provided by the ISP. There is a fiber optic line from the ISP which plugs into the ISP provided Huawei HG8245Q and access the wifi from it.
2. The builting material is masonary brick block and cement and plastic plastering over it.
I am placing the RBR and RBS at a distance of 32 feet with 2 walls inbetween . Do you think the 5 GHz backhaul signal would be effective in my case with the given scenario?
3. My incoming speed from the IPS is 100 Mbps consistent speed, do you think i will get the same speed from RBS unit?
Kind Regards
Sujay
What mode is your ISP modem/router working in? If router mode, This would be a double NAT (two router) condition which isn't recommended. https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAT
https://kb.netgear.com/30187/How-to-fix-issues-with-Double-NAT
Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge or modem only mode. Then use the Orbi router in router mode. You'll need to contact the ISP for help and information in regards to the modem being bridged correctly.
2. If you can't bridge the modem, disable ALL wifi radios on the modem, configure the modems DMZ/ExposedHost or IP Pass-Through for the IP address the Orbi router gets from the modem. Then you can use the Orbi router in Router mode.
3. Or disable all wifi radios on the modem and connect the Orbi router to the modem, configure AP mode on the Orbi router. https://kb.netgear.com/31218/How-do-I-configure-my-Orbi-router-to-act-as-an-access-point and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7LOcJ8GdDo&app=desktop
Unfortunately yes, 5Ghz will be effected by brick and concrete. Those are the worst. You may want to look into LAN connecting the RBS at a remote location so your backhaul over wired won't be effected by your building materials. https://kb.netgear.com/000051205/What-is-Ethernet-backhaul-and-how-do-I-set-it-up-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System
If you get the RBS connected via wired, yes. Easily.