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Threftlet
Dec 31, 2022Guide
Which ORBI? AT&T Arris BGW210-700, need wpa3 and bridge, 4000 sq. ft.
I have AT&T Arris BGW210-700, need WPA3 and bridge, 4000 sq. ft. I need bridging because my new HP printer lets me choose either Wi-Fi or ethernet, not both. I figured I can bridge to my RG's wired n...
Threftlet
Jan 02, 2023Guide
Thanks. The service schema I outlined in no way contradicts instructions provided by AT&T's documentation. I did it for years with an Apple Airport Extreme (bridging Wi-Fi to DHCP provided by the RG, no Wi-Fi provided by RG), but now that Airport Extreme is no longer an active product, my intention is to replace it. I'm looking for a robust Wi-Fi mesh system. I have two alternatives: bridging to RG's DHCP as I did with the Airport Extreme, or using the replacement system as extenders for the RG's Wi-Fi. Does that provide the explanation needed?
schumaku
Jan 02, 2023Guru - Experienced User
it contradicts to any normal network design. You talk to an network engineer here dealing with the fastest real IP networks in the area and used to deal with 100GbE/40GbE/25GbE/10GbE the subject Orbi systems can handle 10 GbE, 5 GbE, 2.5 GbE wired backhaul and performing wireless backhaul connections on 5 GHz 1GbE/25GbE/10GbE/on SMB and home networks, doing and just released from the hospital following a brain surgery having to read about bridged WiFi - seriously, this is something ATT offers to the poor customers over there? Sorry, i can't develop much (read: any) motivation for such a **** design. This is like to put the cart before the horse. this is why there was no future for Apple networking. 8-)
- ThreftletJan 02, 2023Guide
Thanks for your help. Sorry to hear that you required brain surgery, I hope recovery is quick and complete!
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