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BgeeOz's avatar
BgeeOz
Aspirant
Jan 13, 2020

Can I use a Nighthawk M2 as internet input to Orbi Router?

I have a dilemma.  No NBN broadband service available because we live in a retirement village that provides internet via their LAN.  No NBN cabling installed, and not within Fixed Wireless Broadband ...
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APhelan's avatar
APhelan
Aspirant
Apr 02, 2020
Great question!! I’m looking to do the same!
Can’t see any solutions but did you end up trying it? If so how did it go?
Appreciate any tips or thoughts.
Thanks
  • JohnPeng's avatar
    JohnPeng
    NETGEAR Expert
    Apr 02, 2020

    Definitely, you can set up your Orbi to work to MR2100. We sell such bundle in European countries.

     

    Some tips for such setup.

    1. Use MR2100 without battery

    2. Enable IP passthrough MR2100

    3. Make sure ethernet port timer is set to Never. I think by default, the device is set this way.

    4. Everytime MR2100 reboots, you need to reboot Orbi to get a new IP

     

    Thanks