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RBR20 connection to modem
Can I install, connect my Orbi RBR20 to an existing router via ethernet cable? Or shall I install it directly connected to the modem?
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OrelavJ wrote:
Can I install, connect my Orbi RBR20 to an existing router via ethernet cable? Or shall I install it directly connected to the modem?What is this "existing router"?
Two routers on your network can cause headaches. For example, you can end up with local address problems. Among other things, the other router can misdirect addresses that the Netgear router usually handles, such as routerlogin.net or the usual IP address for a router, 192.168.1.1.
This explains some of the other drawbacks.
What is Double NAT? | Answer | NETGEAR Support
Unless you have specific reasons for using two routers – to create two separate networks for example – it is often easier to use just one router and then to set up the second router as a wifi access point. Netgear advises this, as does just about every site you will visit.
But that has its own drawbacks:
Disabled Features on the Router when set to AP Mode | Answer | NETGEAR SupportA lot of people use an Orbi system in AP mode, especially if they have a decent router in front of it. Only you know which of your two routers provides the best features for your needs.
