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Blakeah1965
Feb 04, 2019Initiate
Using Nighthawk C7800 Modem/Touter with Orbi Mesh WiFi
I have Xfinity wifi at 400 mps and stream 100% TV. I have multiple devices connected between phones, smartwatch, laptops, wireless surveillance cameras, wireless garage door opener etc. Anywhere from...
FURRYe38
Feb 04, 2019Guru - Experienced User
Modem Combo Units:
Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge mode. Then use the Orbi router in router mode. You'll need to contact the ISP for help and information in regards to the modem being bridged correctly.
2. If you can't bridge the modem, disable ALL wifi radios on the modem, configure the modems DMZ for the IP address the Orbi router gets from the modem. Then you can use the Orbi router in Router mode.
3. Or disable all wifi radios on the modem and connect the Orbi router to the modem, configure AP mode on the Orbi router. https://kb.netgear.com/31218/How-do-I-configure-my-Orbi-router-to-act-as-an-access-point and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7LOcJ8GdDo&app=desktop
- Blakeah1965Feb 04, 2019Initiate
Thank You for the info. It seems more complicated than what I know how to do. I will look at the youtube videos you have listed to see if I can figure this out on my own.
- FURRYe38Feb 04, 2019Guru - Experienced User
I would recommend trying option #3 for ease of installation.
Good Luck. :smileywink: