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TJOz
Sep 14, 2021Follower
Connecting Orbi 6 to Nighthawk r8000
Hi Guys, I've just installed an Orbi 6 with 1 satellite to replace my nighthawk R8000 and improve WiFi coverage, but the Orbi doesn't have enough Ethernet ports, so I want to use my Nighthawk as ...
FURRYe38
Sep 15, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Be sure to visit the Orbi AX forum for additonal help and information:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-AX/bd-p/en-home-orbi-ax
Good Luck.
TJOz wrote:
Hi Guys,
I've just installed an Orbi 6 with 1 satellite to replace my nighthawk R8000 and improve WiFi coverage, but the Orbi doesn't have enough Ethernet ports, so I want to use my Nighthawk as a switch. Can you please tell me how to do this?
And please go easy on me, I'm a novice.
PS 1. The Orbi is next to the R8000 and
2. I've turned off WiFi on the nighthawk.