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RioTubes
Oct 10, 2019Aspirant
RBR50 used as AP behind wired router - can PC connect to RBR50 via CAT5?
Hi, I'm using RBR50 systems as router and wifi access point. I plan to incorporate a wired router in front of the orbi and use orbi in access point mode. Can I still plug my PC into the Orbi's LA...
FURRYe38
Oct 10, 2019Guru - Experienced User
Yes you can for both questions.
CAT6 lan cabling is recommeneded, not cat5.
If you need more LAN ports you can always add a Gb LAN switch to the back of the main host router.
- RioTubesOct 11, 2019Aspirant
Thank you for the quick and helpful reply.
The current orbi is in router mode. As far as the proper sequence of
* switching the Orbi to AP mode
* placing the new wired router in service
* pluging the orbi AP into the new router's LAN port
Is there a specific sequence I should follow?
Thanks!
- FURRYe38Oct 11, 2019Guru - Experienced User
Yes that sequence will work.
- SW_Oct 11, 2019Prodigy
RioTubes wrote:Thank you for the quick and helpful reply.
The current orbi is in router mode. As far as the proper sequence of
* switching the Orbi to AP mode
* placing the new wired router in service
* pluging the orbi AP into the new router's LAN port
Is there a specific sequence I should follow?
Thanks!
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