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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
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Crasje
Mar 13, 2025Tutor
I see three PDFs in the entire post, I assume the PDS with fixed IP in AP mode?
I don't do that. It is not recommended and I have no idea what the benifit would be, I don't have it now and everything works like a charm. If it ain't broken, don't fix it!
FURRYe38
Mar 13, 2025Guru - Experienced User
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.