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Using an Orbi with Nighthawk R7500
I have DSL internet fed to my home via fiber optics. I have the wall connection feeding into my Nighthawk R7500 and the Orbi connected to the Nighthawk via ethernet. I am not getting the speeds tha...
You should ether configure the Orbi RBR for AP mode if you use the R7500 has your main host router or completely remove the R7500 from the mix and configure the RBR for router mode.
You should ether configure the Orbi RBR for AP mode if you use the R7500 has your main host router or completely remove the R7500 from the mix and configure the RBR for router mode.
- Would I need to get a modem then? Before the Orbi, the nighthawk worked great plugged into the wall. I got the Orbi because I wanted to eliminate the dead zones in my home.
The Orbi will replace what the R7500 is doing. Won't need a modem....
- Thanks for the info. I’ll try tonight and update you. Much appreciated!