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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.
RioTubes
Oct 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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