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AlexGerwer
Aspirant
Sep 02, 2021
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New Idea

Assure interoperabliity between legacy WiFi devices and an Orbi WiFi 6 Network

Given the idiosyncrasies among various WiFi devices, even those that are common place, I would suggest that Netgear produce an adapter "box" which could be attached to legacy devices via USB and could serve to guarantee that such legacy devices are able to connect to an Orbi system with WiFi 6.  This pertains to the Orbi AC3000, RBR875 system.  This is relevant to devices running Windows or Mac OS as well as to various peripheral devices, such as an HP Laser Jet Pro 400 printer, per the attached.

1 Comment

  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User

    You could use an old router and set it up as a bridge or in access point mode. 

    In bridge mode, you could hardwire in your printer/devices. 

    In access point mode, your legacy devices could connect to the older wireless standard while newer devices could connect to the Orbi AX.