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nbandbjm
Jul 21, 2025Aspirant
RBR 20 no internet in AP mode
I have a Netgear C7000V2 router modem and am trying to us an Orbi RBR20 as an access point. I can set it up fine and it works when the Orbi is hardwired to the C7000. As soon as I disconnect the Orbi...
- Jul 22, 2025
Or put the orbi router next to the gateway and pickup a few more satellites to spread around the house. Its just the orbi router that has to be wired in. Its satellites can be wireless
FURRYe38
Jul 21, 2025Guru - Experienced User
Wifi on the C series gateway should be disabled, keeping the Orbi wifi system as the main wifi network source.
How is the RBR connected to the gateway? Should be ethernet connected always to the gateway.
Review this: Static IP Address Configuration for AP Mode | NETGEAR Communities
Where in the home are you placing the RBR? Near the gateway modem or at a remote location?