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MSS37448
Aspirant
Oct 26, 2020

Orbi RBK 853 and Orbi Pro

Hi,   I am based in the UK and live in a "large house", which suffers from poor WiFi and WiFi dead spots.   I am considering investing in a WiFi 6 Network System, as there at least 30 devices on t...
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MSS37448
Aspirant
Nov 04, 2020

Thank you FURRYe38

 

the new link works. 

Have a nice day 

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    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Nov 04, 2020

    Good Luck.

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      MSS37448
      Aspirant
      Nov 04, 2020

      Hi FURRYe38,

      Would you know if I can use Orbi RBK 853 with my ISP Router, by just turning the WiFI Radio off [i.e. do not switch the ISP Router into Modem Mode}.  Would this work and are there ny drawbacks with this approach?

       

      Thank you for yiour help and patience.

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        FURRYe38
        Guru - Experienced User
        Nov 04, 2020

        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