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Orbi AC2200 connected to non-wifi router
I have an existing network (non-wifi) setup for my server and desktops (Spectrum Modem to Router to Ethernet Switch to Computers).
I want to create a WiFi network with the Orbi AC2200, that doesn't...
To accomplish your stated goal you should leave everything as-is and plug Orbi into your switch and setup Orbi to use Access Point mode.
Alternatively, you can remove your existing router and replace it with Orbi, and run Orbi in router mode.
In both cases all devices, wired and wireless will be on one network.
To accomplish your stated goal you should leave everything as-is and plug Orbi into your switch and setup Orbi to use Access Point mode.
Alternatively, you can remove your existing router and replace it with Orbi, and run Orbi in router mode.
In both cases all devices, wired and wireless will be on one network.