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Unmanaged switch support for multiple routers
I am trying to connect an orbi router and an Apple Airport Extreme router to my switch, in which the modem is also connected. The orbi works fine, but the Apple AE does not. What might I be doing w...
Thank you for your help. I have a JGS524 switch. I have the modem, the Orbi, and the Apple AE plugged into the switch. Should I be able to have both routers share the same IP address?
You can't have two routers on the same line in that configuration.
The switch configuration should be like this:
ISP modem>Apple Router>switch>Orbi RBR in AP mode.
Or
ISP modem>Orbi RBR in router mode>switch.