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Network IP Range
Hello, our router has a starting Ip address of 192.168.10.1 and everything connected to the network (wired and wireless). The Orbi system uses the Range of 192.168.1.1, which in effect then creates 2 networks on the system and then splitting the devices on the network.
The purchase of these new Orbi devices is to replace the existing Cisco system we had which where all on the same .10 range.
Can the Orbi system be changed to operate in a similar manner (ie turn off the domain management in the main router and become wireless access points on the system on the same IP address range.
Thank you
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Yes, Orbi systems can be placed in Access Point Mode which does what you want. This can be done only from the Orbi web interface. Enter the model number of your Orbi system on this web page:
https://www.netgear.com/support/
Select it from the drop down menu and then select Documentation.
The User Manual will provide instructions on how to switch from 'router' to 'access point' mode.
I presume you have a existing router upstream? If so then as already mentioned you should configure the Orbi system for AP mode. A good method for this: https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-WIFI-6-AX-AND-Wi-Fi-6E-AXE/Procedure-for-Factory-reset-of-RBS850/m-p/2367505/highlight/true#M53985
markfarrell wrote:
Hello, our router has a starting Ip address of 192.168.10.1 and everything connected to the network (wired and wireless). The Orbi system uses the Range of 192.168.1.1, which in effect then creates 2 networks on the system and then splitting the devices on the network.
The purchase of these new Orbi devices is to replace the existing Cisco system we had which where all on the same .10 range.
Can the Orbi system be changed to operate in a similar manner (ie turn off the domain management in the main router and become wireless access points on the system on the same IP address range.
Thank you
