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Orbi model #AX4200 - new to Orbi and looking for some setup advice
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 her...
If you are able to log into your router/modem, I would try to locate the feature to turn off WiFi on the router. (I don't have Xfinity but have used other carriers with same setup). If you don't want turn off the Xfinity Wifi, then you can always run your units in AP mode.
Does that make sense?
I think so...basically run the Orbi router in access point mode and then have the orbi satellites connect to the Orbi router that way?
What's the more efficient way to set it up? I need to keep the xinifty modem because it's cable and that's how I get my signal. I don't really have an issue with speeds just the dead spots.
I honestly don't care about using the xfinity router if the Orbi router will perform better.
You can either let the ISP modem work as a router and configure the RBR for AP mode and let the modem router do all the IP addressing, or you can configure the modem for bridge mode, then set the RBR for router mode and the modem in bridge mode will just pass the internet services to the RBR and the RBR will handle the IP addressing and everything else.
- Hello HouTex1776,
It all comes back to personal preference on how you want to set up. You bought the Orbi to decrease the dead spots within your house. You have options.
If you let the modem/router do all the work and the Orbi is setup to extend signal throughout the house than go that way.
If you want the Orbi to run everything, then turn off the WiFi of the Xfinity unit and let the Orbi run it all.
If it was my setup, I would use the Orbi as the Router.
I hope that helps?!Thanks for the replies!
Got everything up and running last night.
Have the xfinity equipment in bridge mode and the Orbi running the show. Using the Orbi speed test I'm getting 590mbps down and around 20 up all throughout the house. This compared to some spots in the house prior that were seeing 8 down si needless to say I'm pretty happy.
Good to hear. Make sure you do a backup configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time of a reset is needed.
Enjoy. :smileywink:
