NETGEAR is aware of a growing number of phone and online scams. To learn how to stay safe click here.
Forum Discussion
bigfishe
May 03, 2023Aspirant
Multi Building Single ISP FIBER FEED config help
Current Configuration:
current barn with living space:
1 GB MIDCO ISP fiber into their HITRON NOV2004 modem, that connects to a current Orbi RBR750 router and a RBS750,
adding a new house 250' away from barn
using configuration up top we have also added a an 8 port TP-link TL-SG3210 v3 switch, which is picking up the CAT6 cables in the barn, and runs fiber over to another 16 port TP-Link TLSG2218 which receives the fiber from the barn.
I've purchased a ORBI 960RBKE963 which has two satellites, the problem i'm having is i can't get the 960R router to connect or get internet through the switch in the house.
i've tried doing the whole connect directly to a computer and change into access point mode but it says i need an internet connection to do that, and does not allow me to go through that configuration to do so.
am i better off returning the 960 and buying dedicated Netgear access points for the house to run off the switches, and if so, do i need to change switches to also have POE, as well as the SFP slots for the fiber backhaul to the barn.
i've really enjoyed the 750 orbi system so far, and was really hoping the 960 for our main home was going to be something to go with... in talking with my ISP they won't allow me to run a second line / modem, as that was going to be my first choice.
any help would be appreciated.
23 Replies
- FURRYe38Guru - Experienced User
Does the 9 series get internet services directly connected behind the ISP modem/ONT?
Recommended configuration should be ISP modem/ONT to Orbi router, 7 or 9 series, then Switches connected behind the RBR and fed out to remote locations.
- CrimpOnGuru - Experienced User
Thanks for including the diagram. Alas, the RBR750 router is not shown, which is critical.
Only one router can be connected to the Hitron, and since the primary network is functioning, I assume it is the RBR750.
The RBR750 should be between the Hitron and the switch. Is it?
Congratulations on being able to install fiber between the buildings. (Catt6 Ethernet cable would have worked over this distance as well, but there certainly is nothing wrong with fiber.)
- bigfisheAspirant