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Crasje
Mar 13, 2025Tutor
How to set up Orbi 870 (873) as an access point?
Hello, I see in the instructions on how to set it up as normal (with the app) and I also found a page where it explains how to configue the router as an access point. What I would like to know,...
- Mar 13, 2025
The attached PDF for AP mode is the one.
Yes, if it's working then keep it. Be sure to save off a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a reset is needed.
https://kb.netgear.com/000062080/How-do-I-back-up-the-configuration-settings-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System
Enjoy. 📡Please mark your thread as solved so others will know.
FURRYe38
Mar 13, 2025Guru - Experienced User
PDF for best practice to configure AP mode on Orbi systems
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
- CrasjeMar 13, 2025Tutor
Thanks, I know how to configue AP, just wanted to make sure I did everything in the right order in case of a new mesh setup. I know ORBI can be sensitive to that.
Don't know why you send me the reset link, I hope I will not be needing that. I am moving from the RBR53 to the RBR873 because I can longer reset my satellite.... 😁