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Orbi RBR50 Network setup with existing Wifi Router
Currently I have a ASUS RT-AC66U WIFI Router, but I have ordered a Orbi Mesh Router RBR50 with some satelites for better coverage. My question is about how to setup my network, will this setup wo...
Hello tele_,
Welcome to the Netgear community ! :)
Your Asus router 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.
Have a nice day,
Patrycja
Netgear Team
Ok, but as I underastand it, I can't use the parental control feature of Orbi router if it is setup in AP mode?
Hello @tele_,
Right, the parental control is unavailable in AP mode.
Have a nice day,
Patrycja
Netgear Team
Ok.
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 or have 2 different SSIDs?