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kbdci
Aspirant
Feb 16, 2017
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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...
  • TheEther's avatar
    TheEther
    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.