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Extended upstream transmit power - CAX80
Cable diagnostics say I have a poor connection due to upstream power. See diagnostic output below. I see that extended upstream transmit power is checked. I can click on the setting but nothing chan...
vkdelta wrote:
You got carried away with Spectrum sales talk to force you into getting voice which makes you rent their modem and Router.
That thought also crossed my mind.
I would be tempted to see if the C7000 does the job. If so, cancel the rented box.
spectrum unfortunately does not qualify 3rd party Voice modems (eMTA).
Comcast does. We have CM500V and C7100V for that purpose so that you dont have rent Comcast double-play boxes.
AP is recommended if you already have a host router in front of the Orbi system.
You can use the host routers DMZ for the Orbi if you want to try the Orbi in router mode.
What is the mfr and model # of the switch being used?
There may be a confusion. Orbi can be set up as a router or access point. And, Orbi can be set up to support or not support Daisy Chain. They are not mutually exclusive.
- Thanks for the replies. Not sure if I’m completely following. What I’m trying to get at is there a performance benefit to having my modem (without router), Orbi router, and Orbi satellites wired together with Ethernet cables? If so, does this have to be done in access point mode? If no, it seems easier to have them connected wirelessly
Yes you can connect RBS via ethernet:
Ethernet connected RBS are supported in router mode or AP mode.
AP mode is mostly for ISP modems or users with other router infront of the ORbi system that either need or choose to configure AP mode on the Orbi system.
There are both performance and router problems with having two routers on the same line. Prefered is having only 1 router on the line.
