Orbi model #AX4200 - new to Orbi and looking for some setup advice

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HouTex1776 wrote:

Sorry, if I double posted this but I believe I had it in the wrong area to start with.

 

Hello, I recently purchased the Orbi AX4200 system to cure dead spots in our home.  

 

We have Xfinity here with an all-in-one modem/router.  (Vendor: Technicolor, Model: CGM4140COM)  At least I think that is correct.  I logged into http://10.0.0.1 and pulled the info from there.

 

I've been doing some reading as to how to connect but didn't see anything specific to this particular model from xfinity.  I can see in the xfinity gateway where I can put the router into bridge mode which is what I read as the correct thing to do.  I also saw something about turning off the WiFi hotspots but don't see anything in the settings to do that?  Do I need to call Xfinity for that?

if the modem can be fully bridged, then the wifi on the modem should be fully disabled as well when in bridge mode. Something to contact the ISP about for additional help and information regarding there equipement.

 

I also read about connecting the Orbi router and satellites all together first before connecting to the Xfinity modem.  

Yes you can do that. It's recommended to turn OFF the modem and orbi host router (RBR) for 30 seconds, connect the two together, then turn ON the modem first then RBR. Should connect and get internet services after that. 

 

Basically I'm just curious what the best way is to go about this in a step by step manner.  I don't feel like screwing up our whole network as we have children at home doing virtual school and I also work from home so...lol

 

Appreciate any tips or insight anyone that knows what they're doing can provide.

 

If you need any additional info just let me know.

30ft distance or more between the RBR and RBS is recommended.

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