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RBR850 as router, or AP?
I've currently got my RBR850 setup as my router. It's functioning adequately. I managed to add my fibre ISP details to it and it's working as it should. I also have a fixed IP which I use for some in...
nusaka wrote:
However, I saw a post on here that suggested to not do that, but instead use the router that came from my ISP and just use the Orbi in AP mode and it got me thinking - what's the recommended setup?
As CrimpOn says, if it works fine.
Problems can arise in various scenarios. You just need to remember this when something odd happens.
For example, you may have to work out how to use a web browser to get at the graphical user interface (GUI) of both devices.
And if you ever do something that prompts the RBR850 to renegotiate its network connection, it may see the other router and adapt its own settings accordingly.
So it is probably a good idea to create a backup of the Orbi settings so that you can recover if things go wrong.
How do I back up the configuration settings on my Orbi WiFi System? - NETGEAR Support
The same warnings may apply to the other router.