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Aspirant

Apr 02, 2024

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Does the Oribi 970 support DHCP Option 61

Hi, im considering purchasing the Orbi 970 system to work with my Sky broadband in the UK. I understand it can only work with sky broadband is DHCP option 61 is supported by the router - can anyone p...

FURRYe38
Apr 02, 2024
Confirmed present on the 970 series:

kohdee

FURRYe38

Guru - Experienced User

Apr 02, 2024

I see it appeared on the 750/850 series:

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-WIFI-6-AX-AND-Wi-Fi-6E-AXE/Connecting-Orbi-direct-to-Sky-Openreach-ONT/m-p/2304407/highlight/true#M44079

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-WIFI-6-AX-AND-Wi-Fi-6E-AXE/RBR850-DHCP-Options-in-Advanced-Setup/m-p/2294754

I haven't looked at mine lately as I normally don't use this feature. I'll check again later today and confirm for the 970 series to be sure.

I know that KB needs to be updated as well to reflect other models that support this feature.

kohdee

GerardN

Aspirant

Apr 02, 2024

Hi Furry- it would be great if you could confirm that one for me. Appreciate it

Cheers

FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Apr 02, 2024
Will do...
FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Apr 02, 2024
Confirmed present on the 970 series:

kohdee
- GerardN
  Aspirant
  Apr 02, 2024
  Excellent - this is helpful, thanks a lot. Will order shortly!
  - FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Apr 03, 2024
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- MightyAtom
  Guide
  Jul 31, 2025
  Hi FURRYe38, about to get the 970 also next week can you confirm exactlt what page you are looking at for teh settings and also what exactly goes in teh two boxes and if there are any other additions i need to adjust. Cheers buddy.
  - FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jul 31, 2025
    Advanced tab/Setup/Internet