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kbdci
Feb 16, 2017Aspirant
Use Orbi alongside current R6300v2 router
I am currently using a Netgear R6300v2 router but cannot reach all parts of my residence without at least 2 extenders. I would like to use the ORBI for wifi and continue to use the R6300 for wired in...
- Feb 26, 2017
Just following the on screen instructions to set it up as an Access Point.
BTW, you don't have to turn off the Wi-Fi on your R6300. If you have a particularly large house that even the Orbi cannot cover reliably, then the R6300 can be used to provide additional coverage. Or you can use the R6300 purely for guest Wi-Fi.
kbdci
Feb 26, 2017Aspirant
Is this setup and information documented anywhere?
TheEther
Feb 26, 2017Guru
Just following the on screen instructions to set it up as an Access Point.
BTW, you don't have to turn off the Wi-Fi on your R6300. If you have a particularly large house that even the Orbi cannot cover reliably, then the R6300 can be used to provide additional coverage. Or you can use the R6300 purely for guest Wi-Fi.