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Router vs AP mode
Which is better? I’m currently using router mode. Will AP mode still allow me to use the LAN ports on the satellites to connect my PCs and consoles? I’ve tried AP mode before but the ports stopped wo...
Reason for asking is to clairify what the modem configuration is.
If the modem is in bridge mode, then you can definatly run the Orbi in Router mode which is preferred. If you had the modem in router mode, then you could either run the Orbi in Router or AP mode using option #2 or #3 as suggested. For you current configuration, router mode is needed for the Orbi.
dangitzin wrote:
>> ...Speeds are about 130 down/10 up. No issues with disconnects, just the lag is bothering me...
Did you have this problem prior to Orbi? If yes, then Orbi won't make it any worse in either Router or AP mode. If the problem starts to show up with Orbi in the picture, then you might have a configuration issue to look into.
Putting the Orbi in AP mode will not disable your ethernet and WAN ports.
Just curious, when you put Orbi in AP mode, did you connect the old router to Orbi WAN or one of LAN ports?
dangitzin wrote:
>> Which is better?
It's the same hardware and firmware. The difference boils down to CPU impact to handles additional features when it's in Router mode, i.e. Disney Circle, Armor, etc., Unless you plan to upgrade to 1Gbits and have 100s of clients, Router or AP mode won't make a difference because it's still under utilized with 130Mbps down. One reason that you might want it in Router mode is that you need either Disney Circle or Armor features that's only available in Router mode. Otherwise, AP mode is a safe and a better choice because it's simpler.
No issues prior to using the Orbi. I used to have a basic modem and a Nighthawk. Then switched to a cable "package" deal and they gave me a gateway. No issues with lag/buffering on either setup, just could reach the whole house ~3,000sq ft.
In AP I connected it into the WAN port, satellites are connected through wifi. Shoud have I connected the gateway to the LAN instead?
dangitzin wrote:
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In AP I connected it into the WAN port, satellites are connected through wifi. Shoud have I connected the gateway to the LAN instead?
You should connect it into the WAN port, but it will also work if you connect the ISP Router to the Orbi Router's LAN ports as well.
dangitzin wrote:
>> No issues prior to using the Orbi...
Good to hear that you connected to WAN port. FYI, as a hidden feature, port-1 of the Orbi Router can be mirrored to the WAN port.
Have you verified that the LAN ports are working in Router mode? If not, then you might have HW issue. Otherwise, you simply have a configuration issue that can be resolved.
Taking a page from FURRYe38 ultimate suggestion: Factory Reset the Orbi Router, which could be your best friend in this case.
The ports work in router mode. That's how I have it configured right now. I'll try AP mode again later on tonight when no one needs to use the internet. Hopefully I can get the LAN ports to work this time.
