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Replacing Fios Router with Orbi
I have Fios gigabit and an Orbi. I use the Orbi as an AP. It has worked well for several years. When I initially installed the Orbi my Fios router and ONT were in the basement of my aprtment building...
It is two boxes. The one on the top is the battery or charger from what the tech said. It has an ONT Reset button.
I attached a photo of the back. It appears to be an Alcatel I-211M-L.
I have not done anything to assign IP addresses. I turned off the wireless radio.
My wife's laptop is the only one that has an Ethernet port and it is being repaired. Will try once it is back.
Why is it a big step to change from AP to router mode?
I just checked my settings and it appears that I am in router mode not AP. The photo shows the setting. Is this possible? Is the Orbi in router mode? Shoudl I change it?
AldenDreamer wrote:I just checked my settings and it appears that I am in router mode not AP. The photo shows the setting. Is this possible? Is the Orbi in router mode? Shoudl I change it?
Yes, router mode is the default. Since you have done nothing to customize the network, I don't see what can go wrong with simply plugging the Orbi directly into the ONT and turning it on. Your WiFi devices will get new IP addresses, but that should be automatic.
I relased the DHCP from teh Verizon router and pluddged it into the Orbi and I no longer am using the Fios router. All seems to be working correctly as of now.
