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Unable to connect Orbi as Wireless Access Point with CM 1100 Modem
Unable to conenct Orbi RBR20 as Wireless Access point. I have conenct my Netgear CM 1100 to the itnernet (Comcast). I had to call Comcast and have them add the MAC for the cable modem. I'm using a...
Ok. I'll give that a whirl later tonight. I had to revert back to the old Comcast equipment becuase I could not crack the code on this set up.
Any benefit to getting the Orbi Wifi up and running with the old Comcast router/ modem? I know that the CM 1100 works, once I call Comcast and have them add the MAC address and restart the internet service. If I can get the Orbi WiFi up and running with the original Comcast modem at least I would know that it's working and I cold set up the WiFi network with the Orbi ahead of time before I swap the CM 1100 for the old Comcast modem/router. Will that work?
Yes, disable wifi on the modem router and configure the Orbi for AP mode:
https://kb.netgear.com/31218/How-do-I-configure-my-Orbi-router-to-act-as-an-access-point and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7LOcJ8GdDo&app=desktop
https://kb.netgear.com/26765/Disabled-Features-on-the-Router-when-set-to-AP-Mode