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ScottD67
Star
Jan 12, 2020

RBR850 Guest Wifi in AP mode (w/FiOS router)

Based on my searches it seems others have been able to get guest wifi networks on the Orbi working when the unit is in AP mode (vs router mode).    I'm using the RBK852 and can't seem to get my gues...
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Bandito
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Jan 12, 2020

It looks like someone else is running into the same issue.  See:

 

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-AX/RBK53-Guest-Network-No-Internet-and-missing-checkboxes/td-p/1847424 

 

It sounds like There may be a problem with the Orbi's in AP mode.  I'd give Netgear a call and see what they can determine.

 

Just curious, but is there a reason you want/need to keep your FIOS router as the active router for the network?  The Netgear routing seems to be pretty robust and gives you more info via the  router's web page.

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    ScottD67
    Star
    Jan 12, 2020

    Thanks.  

     

    I'll probably get rid of my FiOS router in a few months.  Right now I'm reworking my home network to get off the FiOS STBs.   Once that happens and I will most likely move over to the Orbi.