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Aspirant

Oct 20, 2018

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Router and Orbi setup

Hi there,

I have purchased a basic modem: http://amzn.eu/d/3OY9rSj and an Orbi RBK50: http://amzn.eu/d/dDnRozS

What is the recommended configuration in regards to using the modem as a mode/router or simply a modem. Is it recommended that the Orbi perform as the router instead?

I appreciate both options will work, but was curious as which configuration is recommended.

Thanks!

ob-1
Oct 20, 2018
Thanks, I’ll go for that option if recommended.

For reference: https://kb.netgear.com/30773/How-to-set-DM200-into-bridge-modem-only-mode

5 Replies

FURRYe38
Guru
Oct 20, 2018
The modem you selected seems to be a modem only so no router built in. So you can use the Orbi in router mode.
- ob-1
  Aspirant
  Oct 20, 2018
  Thanks for your reply.
  
  The DM200 will work in both modem only and (by default) modem/router mode.
  
  So original question still stands ...
  - FURRYe38
    Guru
    Oct 20, 2018
    the DM200 is a modem only. I don't see any information regarding it having a built in router.
    
    https://www.netgear.com/support/product/DM200.aspx
    
    https://www.speedguide.net/routers/netgear-dm200-broadband-high-speed-dsl-modem-3808
    
    At any rate, the DM when used AS a modem, you can use the Orbi in router mode. Which is the perferred method and configuration for the Orbi syetem.