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Hello, I have a standard fibre connection into the house (with Virgin Media) and currently running my computer in the office from a hardwire connection, having recently run a CAT7 connection. I want...
Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge or modem only 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/ExposedHost or IP Pass-Through 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
mrchrise wrote:Hello, I have a standard fibre connection into the house (with Virgin Media) and currently running my computer in the office from a hardwire connection, having recently run a CAT7 connection. I want to move the end point to an Orbi given reviews but I don't see the need to replace the main modem- is this possible - hardwire connection from Orbi access point - therefore connecting my laptop in the office (and surrounding area) via wireless?