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Nighthawk M2 as backup-modem to my RBR863
I was wondering if it is possible to add my Nighthawk M2 Mifi router to an excisting lay-out as a sort of back-up when the 'landline' isnt working.
current setup:
Modem -wired connection- RBR860 -wired connection- RBS860 (2satellites)
Can i use the second WAN port on the RBR860 to make a wired connection to the Nighthawk M2 as a failsafe?
Thanx in advance
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Sadly no. the 8 series doesn't support dual wan/failover. That's what you'd need to accomplish what you're trying
Ok, thank you anyway!
The RBR860 product has a single 10G WAN port (not two). See the Product Data Sheet:
https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBK863SB/RBK863SB_TS.pdf
Netgear's Orbi routers do not have the ability to use two WAN connections. There are routers with this capability from other vendors. For example, Ubiquiti's Edge Router series has this feature.
