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jetguat
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Jan 09, 2022
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Synology DS918 access only via ipAddr instead of Hostname using ORBI

I have a Synology DS918 network shared on my home network.  its connected via ethernet. I have an ORBI system that provides the wifi to the house. The two desktop PCs are conencted to the etherne...
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    Ha_Ku_Na
    Jan 09, 2022

    I think you run the ORBI in router mode. Either connect all devices (wired ones) to the ORBI's or set the ORBI to AP mode. 

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Ha_Ku_Na
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Jan 09, 2022

I think you run the ORBI in router mode. Either connect all devices (wired ones) to the ORBI's or set the ORBI to AP mode. 

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jetguat
Tutor
Jan 09, 2022

Hi.  I can try that.   I've been trying to access the orbi via ethernet, and maybe thats not allowed.
when I use the ORBI app,  I have gone through (I thought) all the menu options.  

I am not seeing anywhere that indicates that the ORBI router or satellite are acting in AP mode or any other mode.
where do I verify or change those settings?

 

Update:  I found that I can only connect directly to the ORBI if the accessing pc is on the same network.  Since the orbi provides wifi, not ethernet.  accessing the orbi with the ethernet didnt seem to work.  however I could use orbilogin.com   via my mobile browser and see the setup and config.  I see how within advanced router settings there is the Operation mode.   

I cannot find the manuals that explain these operations modes.  So what should I expect if I change to AP mode?