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the5rivers
Mar 06, 2020Tutor
RBK53 AP Mode Not Working with TDS Fiber Modem
Hello everyone. I have searched through the forum and on the web and cannot find info specific to my situation. I have fiber through TDS, they have provided a Calix 716ge modem (ONT), and my RBK53 ro...
the5rivers
Mar 06, 2020Tutor
theoak wrote:Your ISP modem needs to either function as a router - meaning your Orbi would be in Access Point mode; or, your ISP modem needs to be put into bridge mode, and your Orbi functioning as the router. I don't see the value of putting putting yet another dvice in the middle. I have been wrong before though - ask my wife ;)
I do not have a "modem" with my ISP, who provided an ONT only (I have fiber service). The line from the ONT connects directly to my Orbi router. That is the problem I am trying to resolve.
FURRYe38
Mar 06, 2020Guru - Experienced User
he R7800 will solve this. :smileywink: