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can orbi RBR50 and RBR750 run simultaneously
Sorry if I sound really ignorant. This is my first post here and I am sadly a self educated network newbie for my home. We first had google wifi and then switched to the OrbiRBK53 about 1 year ago. W...
Thank you for responding so quickly. One thing I forgot to mention is that I use the Circle app for my kids's internet so I believe I can't use the orbi in access point mode. Is that correct?
If in option 2 you gave, if the 750 is the router will it run Circle?
If circle only runs on the RBR50 and I make the 750 an access point, do I connect it to the back of the RBR50 near the modem? If yes than can I still use the 750 satellite closer to the room with the dead areas if I don't have wall ethernet?
Sorry if these are ignorant questions. I don't mind tinkering at all.
If I change the Xfinity modem back to router out of bridge mode and disable the wifi and put both systems as access points I assume I can't use circle, correct?
Thanks so much!!
ellen2298 wrote:Thank you for responding so quickly. One thing I forgot to mention is that I use the Circle app for my kids's internet so I believe I can't use the orbi in access point mode. Is that correct? Correct
If in option 2 you gave, if the 750 is the router will it run Circle?
Orbi AX is the one model that has yet to receive Circle support. Something that one forum moderator mentioned that it's coming in the future though no idea when.
Please post about this in the Circle app forum:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Circle-Smart-Parental-Controls/bd-p/en-home-circleIf circle only runs on the RBR50 and I make the 750 an access point, do I connect it to the back of the RBR50 near the modem? Yes If yes than can I still use the 750 satellite closer to the room with the dead areas if I don't have wall ethernet? Yes
Sorry if these are ignorant questions. I don't mind tinkering at all. Any question asked or unasked is not ignorant.
If I change the Xfinity modem back to router out of bridge mode and disable the wifi and put both systems as access points I assume I can't use circle, correct? Correct.
https://kb.netgear.com/26765/Disabled-Features-on-the-Router-when-set-to-AP-Mode
Thanks so much!!
Thank you again! Before I buy the 752, is there any other network extender that could connect wirelessly to my RBR50 that I can use to extend my coverage (it's okay if it is a different SSID) to save a little money instead of buying the 752 right now or another RBS50? In the areas where I have good coverage which is now almost everywhere, I am more than happy with the 300-500mbps speed I am getting and am very happy with the Circle app and I don't need the Circle for the extended wifi which will be used by me and my husband. Just seems crazy to spend more than $200 for the new RBS50.
Thanks again!