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JimTurkey
Sep 24, 2021Guide
Orbi RBK753 setup with U-Verse BGW210 ... I can't mess this up!
My Orbi RBK753 will arrive tomorrow. I have to set it up with my U-Verse BGW210. I've read that this can be tricky with U-Verse and I don't want to mess this up. Please help me. What steps need t...
JimTurkey
Sep 25, 2021Guide
what is the advantage to setting it up as an access point?
JimTurkey
Sep 25, 2021Guide
I found this tutorial here. It is using the Orbi as an access point.
Do these directions seem to be correct in your opinion?
- FURRYe38Sep 25, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Yes, seems correct.
Less hassle to setup Orbi since you already have a router wifi system. Orbi will have better wifi coverage and performance than the ATT modem.
- JimTurkeySep 25, 2021Guide
Or I found this video that goes through IP Passthrough, turning off the BGW210 wifi, and other steps. Ah! This is so confusing. Why can't there just be 1 way?
- FURRYe38Sep 25, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Hopefully it works for you.