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Upgrade to Orbi
I am upgrading my existing Apple based home network to Orbi. The reason is coverage / degrading signal strengh with my current network. I am not a techy. So, bear with the simple question. Can I ...
If you want to keep your Apple router up and running during your Orbi transition, then configure the Orbi as an Access Point (see link here). When configuration is complete, plug the Orbi into one of the Ethernet ports on your Apple router. ( I would try with different SSID than the Apple, so you know what you are connected to)..
When you are ready for your Orbi to be the Base router on your network. Reset the Orbi to factory default (manual link here) Page 107.
Power off your modem for around 15 minutes, disconnect your Apple router from your modem..
When 15 minutes has elapsed, and you have reset your Orbi to factory default, connect the WAN port on the Orbi to your modem. Power up your modem first. When it is online, power up the Orbi and follow manual (Chapter Two).
I would use an Ethernet Cable, as opposed to WIFI, trying to connect to the router, for setup. All the info for the Orbi can be found in the manual.