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Hi, I would like to set up a mesh WiFi network, but keep my existing Router for a large number of LAN connections. My set-up is a modem (input via FTTP), linked to a router (Asus RT-AX88U), a...
You can do that.
I'm running a similar setup right now but with an RAX200 and not a Asus.
You might have misunderstood that you just need an Orbi router. Many think you can just use the satellites as access points but they need a router to coordinate/control them. The router has access point mode and is easy to put into it.
Same for me, my RBK50 +RBS20 is in AP mode behind a NG router working has my main host router. Mixed 30 devices connected to the Orbi and host router. Works fine.
SadToGo wrote:Hi,
I would like to set up a mesh WiFi network, but keep my existing Router for a large number of LAN connections.
My set-up is a modem (input via FTTP), linked to a router (Asus RT-AX88U), and I'd like to get three Orbis just for WiFi, all in Access Point mode. I tend to have about 50 devices connected through WiFi, and 20 through LAN.
Reading up on this there are conflicting stories about whether or not this is possible - with some posts claiming you need at least one Orbi in router mode. If this is true, then I'll pass.
There are a number of issues specific to the UK regarding PPPoE, and of course I want to avoid double NAT.
This is really a question for a Netgear pre-sales support, but this is not offered by Netgear. Any help anyone could provide would be very gratefully received!
Many thanks,
Jason