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Orbi AX4200 and connecting it to a router
I have a model from my internet provider and a switch which distributes the internet signal throughout my house but only to certain rooms. Do I need to connect the Orbi router directly to the modem, or can I connect to through the switch which is connected to the modem?
RBS can be more than 30 feet, depending upon building materials. I have one of my RBS out at 40 feet. Others have posted 50 feet as well.
I'd check the wiring the home. Lan connections is preferred for wired connections and best performances over wireless.
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Prefered is connected to the modem.
Howoever depends on what mode you use the Orbi AX in.
If the modem has a built in router already, This would be a double NAT (two router) condition which isn't recommended. https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAT
https://kb.netgear.com/30187/How-to-fix-issues-with-Double-NAT
Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge or modem only mode. Then use the Orbi router in router mode. You'll need to contact the ISP for help and information in regards to the modem being bridged correctly.2. If you can't bridge the modem, disable ALL wifi radios on the modem, configure the modems DMZ/ExposedHost or IP Pass-Through for the IP address the Orbi router gets from the modem. Then you can use the Orbi router in Router mode.
3. Or disable all wifi radios on the modem and connect the Orbi router to the modem, configure AP mode on the Orbi router. https://kb.netgear.com/31218/How-do-I-configure-my-Orbi-router-to-act-as-an-access-point and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7LOcJ8GdDo&app=desktop
Then the RBR can be connected farther down the line behind a switch.
My Spectrum modem is solely a modem with one internet port which supplies the internet. If I connect my netgear 8 port switch directly to that modem, then I can hook my Orbi router directly to the switch and also hook my Orbi satellite directly to the switch for my backhaul?
You'll need to connect the Orbi RBR directly to the modem then put the switch after the RBR.
You can connect the RBS via eithernet using the following configuration:
Be aware that soem managed switches and green ethernet featured switch cause problems between the RBR and RBS. IGMP Protocols should be disabled on Managed switches. Green ethernet switches should not be used between them.