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using Orbi just as wifi point
Hello, using the Orbi in standard set-up creates issues for me to connect to my nas ans sonos. So I prefer to use it simply as wifi point. To do this (after having performed a standard installation), I have reconnected the Orbi to my modem using the ethernet port - not to the internet port (the yellow one). I assume the orbi now simply works as the wifi point and connect to the network of my modem.
My computer connects correctly to my nas but still does not recognize my sonos.
your comments welcome on this set-up, what is wrong ?
https://kb.netgear.com/31218/How-do-I-configure-my-Orbi-router-to-act-as-an-access-point
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Apologies for my post, it took me only a few minutes to find that what I needed is relatively simple : change the settings of the Orbi to "AP mode" (as opposed to Router). The network created by the Orbi disappears and the one administrated by my modem box remains alone with no conflicts.
This post can be closed I think, unless it helps pure beginners like me.
https://kb.netgear.com/31218/How-do-I-configure-my-Orbi-router-to-act-as-an-access-point
Please mark your thread and solved so others will know.
Enjoy.