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jpn369
Jul 30, 2019Aspirant
USING orbi as add on to existing wifi network
I want to add Orbi to my existing wifi modem/router without having to switch off the wifi on that router (as recomended when chagin over to AP mode). Is this possible? Will the Orbi then become an ex...
Fl1ntstone
Jul 30, 2019Apprentice
Hi,
Sounds like if you add a new Orbi system to your exisiting WiFi router then it will need to be in AP mode and will need to be a different SSID; two SSIDs in total? I would though recommend that you turn off the SSID on your router and move it to the Orbi system and you will then only need to have one SSID?
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