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Router and Orbi setup
I have a modem/router provided by my ISP. I bought the orbi in order to provide coverage to parts of my house that have poor Wi-Fi. I'm not sure how to set the orbi up to work in this manner. I hope t...
richards10 wrote:
I have a modem/router provided by my ISP. I bought the orbi in order to provide coverage to parts of my house that have poor Wi-Fi. I'm not sure how to set the orbi up to work in this manner. I hope that I haven't purchased the orbi, which will only function as a router but not also as an extender.
How do I set up the orbi so do that connects to the existing router and can be placed in a different part of my home to add WI fi coverage?
You just need to set the Orbi in AP mode, and get all router functionality from your ISP router. This can be set by going to >> Advanced >> Advaced Setup >> Router / AP Mode then select AP Mode. Please see below: