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Orbis RBR350 installed with a modem only
Can I install my RBR350 as a mesh with only a modem. Not a router/modem? Or is not worth it and just get a new router/ modem and disable the WiFi on it as I have it set up now ?
Extra question. I have my 350 set as an AP. Is that the best setting given it’s wired to my current router/modem?
Thank you
Extra question. I have my 350 set as an AP. Is that the best setting given it’s wired to my current router/modem?
Thank you
7 Replies
Yes, the modem only option is actually preferred.
Yes you can set up the system for AP modem if you have a modem/router in place already:
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
https://kb.netgear.com/000061277/Which-features-are-disabled-on-my-Orbi-router-when-it-is-set-to-AP-Mode- Thanks
Would I disable the AP setting if connected to a modem only ?
My thinking is that I’d get a good modem/router replacement for what I have and just disable the WiFi on the new router. It would give me a backup WiFi.No, if you run a modem only unit, the RBR will need to be in router mode.
I preferr modem only units since ISPs are the only ones that can update FW on the modem. Modem combo units are the same so for some combo units, you may have a hard time getting these units updated from the ISP as some ISPs may not FW update user owned modems at all. NGs CAX series are the only combo units that you can FW update the router portion of the unit. The modem portion FW is still controlled by the ISP. Just FYI.
