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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
nbandbjm
Jul 21, 2025Aspirant
The Orbi is in a remote location. The gateway is in the back corner of the house and cannot be put central in the house. Wifi is weak in many areas so I am trying to boost reception to these areas. I wanted to use the Orbi as a range extender.
FURRYe38
Jul 21, 2025Guru - Experienced User
Orbi would need to be wire connected.
Try Power Line adapters
or forgo orbi and get you a actual WIFI range extender, NGs EX or EAX series extenders.