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Setting up Orbi backhaul
Hi all I have just bought the triple pack Orbi as my current Wi-fi is struggling to cope with demand. I am looking for advice on the configuration of backhaul I have planned. I had hoped to connect...
hi
First off all, thanks for taking the time to give such a comprehensive reply, very much appreciated.
I have been trying to avoid mucking with the modem too much, I have a couple off applications that took a while to get setup and stable , and bearing in mind I know just enough to be dangerous I am scared to blow current config .
i had a scratch about the current set up (ASUS DSL-AC 68U) and there is no issue turning off the radios, and I can disable NAT, so maybe there is scope to modify the existing profile to avoid clashes and save me starting a brand new one again from scratch. The applications that I don't want to upset are security and heating applications that rely on settings through the router.
I assume I can keep the current modem doing DHCP duties so that all current ip's that are fixed remain so, and I also assume that the modem not doing NAT won't affect the applications that are ported through the modem?
sorry more questions lol .
i will read all the papers from the links you supplied and from these I am sure I will manage , I was tempted to go the ASUS mesh route as it appeared so much easier but cost and poor reviews sent down what now appears as a more technically challenging route, and I like a challenge
thanks again
Iain
IMO, if you want to keep things easy and working and stable, use the Orbi in AP mode. I presume during this time frame, stable network and ISP services is crucial and disabling the radios on the host router and letting it due the router duties while Orbi in AP mode will be the best suggestion for your needs. Later on when this time frame passes, then you could make some changes in the system.
Hi
yup reading the first article got me there, one thing that I have just got through the daisy chain comment is that the Orbi does not appear to be a mesh system as I had envisaged. I am a little surprised/disappointed in that (assuming my understanding is correct) I don't think it will kill my application or setup but I am not sure if the term mesh best describes the product - maybe it's just a play on words or maybe just me being grounded with other definitions of mesh networks.
dont think this will have me cancelling order but I am going to think a bit about my expectation vs what I am getting
What is your idea of MESH?
Daisy chain is for two or more RBS piggy backing off each other out in a line and not in star formation.
IMO it's a basic MESH system. Nothing ellaborate. It works for what it does. Most Home class systems are simplistic and nothing too complex, though Orbi sure has it's days of seemily being complex when troubleshooting.My take on mesh is that it's a self healing multi node network with intelligent optimising routing, each node is connected to as many other nodes as it can and has options to route traffic if one node has an issue, guess with only 3 nodes it's not such an issue and as you say for home use it will be fine and I am sure it will trounce what I currently have, once it's up and running I'll be like "meh"
looking at the manual, there appears to be a lot to play with which can equate to a lot to go wrong , I am going to heed your advice , keep it simple get the basics working and then take it from there. Can you save/backup configurations, just in case a stray thumb causes issues ? Also can I do the initial setup of the Orbi before introducing it to the modem ?
thanks again for the support , it is appreciated
regards
Iain