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I just switched from Comcast to AT&T fiber, 2 Gb using a Humax BGW-320-500
thanks for this thread.
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-WIFI-6-AX-AND-Wi-Fi-6E-AXE/RBRE960B-compatibility-with-BGW320-500/m-p/2217810
I just switched from Comcast to AT&T fiber, 2 Gb us...
Dan007 wrote:
Interesting thing I have noticed is that the RBRE I have has a Mac address that ends in ":C8" both what's written on the label as well as what is in the Orbi app. However, what the BGW is showing is ":C9". any thoughts on this?
The MAC address printed on the label is for the Ethernet LAN ports. The WAN port has a MAC address that is identical except for the last digit. By-the-way, the WiFi radios also have the equivalent of a MAC address that is another variation on the hardware MAC address. Thus, the 2.4G radio, the 5G radio, the 5G backhaul radio, and the 6G radio will have very similar MAC addresses.
It is a puzzle that changing Internet Service Provider (ISP) could have any impact on performance within the Orbi LAN. It might be worth double checking that the AT&T radios are really "off".
Thanks, makes sense re: Mac addresses. the router got relocated in the house, but the upload situation seems really random and sometimes occurs at the router itself. will try shielded cables and see if that plus moving one of the satelites resolves the situation.
and apologies as I forgot to answer the question about the AT&T router. The network doesn't show up when I look for networks on my laptop or phone and the settings indicate off. Because the router only has a single indicator light on the unit, can't verify that way. But I assume really off.
Unless it has been physically damaged, one might infer that the cable Netgear ships with the router is sufficient for the purpose.
(sorry to be confused) Was the Orbi router previously in the closet with Comcast equipment, but is now in the garage?
i.e. where is the AT&T BGW300-500?
- No apologyfrom you necessary for confusion on your side. Likely my not being clear enough. Comcast coax came into my closet where all the cable and possibly cat5 or cat6 cabling is installed for the house. The at&t fiber comes into the garage. I do have Ethernet running from there to my closet but unclear what the cabling is it was installed with the house when it was built about five years ago.