Orbi RBR50 Network setup with existing Wifi Router

Question

Currently I have a&nbsp;ASUS RT-AC66U WIFI Router, but I have ordered a Orbi Mesh Router RBR50 with some satelites for better coverage.&nbsp;My question is about how to setup my network, will this setup work?&nbsp;(See attached picture)&nbsp;

PatrycjaG · Answer

Hello tele_,

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Welcome to the Netgear community ! :)

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Your Asus router&nbsp;should be connected first, then the Orbi router, switch and satellites.
For a better connection, we recommend that you set the Orbi router to access point mode.

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Have a nice day,

Patrycja

Netgear Team

tele_ · Answer

Ok, but as I underastand it, I can't use the parental control feature of Orbi router if it is setup in AP mode?&nbsp;&nbsp;

PatrycjaG · Answer

Hello&nbsp;@tele_,

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Right, the parental control is unavailable in AP mode.

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Have a nice day,

Patrycja

Netgear Team

tele_ · Answer

Ok.&nbsp;Then if I connect my Asus router before Orbi Router, is there a way to use the same SSID, or do I need to disable WIFI on my ASUS router&nbsp; or have 2 different SSIDs?

PatrycjaG · Answer

Hello&nbsp;@tele_,

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You will need to turn off your Asus router's Wi-Fi to avoid interference.

What is the function of your Asus router in the network? Does it act as a modem or do you have a modem ahead of it?

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Have a nice day,

Patrycja

Netgear Team

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