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Intermittent DNS Errors and WiFi Issues
I have had the Orbi AX6000 for a few months now. While there are many things I love about it (great wifi coverage, great speed, looks nice, software, ease of setup, etc.), there are two very frustra...
msinex wrote:Thanks tak1313 , do you use it in combination with the Orbi mesh in AP mode?
Yes - 68U as the router > Orbi in AP mode connected to the LAN port of the Asus (wireless backhaul to the satellite).
The one disadvantage if you're the type to contantly looks at what's connected to the satellite versus main router signal is that you have to log in to Orbi's page to see - the list of connected devices on the router (Asus in this case) will always show all devices as a wired connection.
My service is only 100mpbs so the Asus does not introduce any speed issue, but if you have a gig service, you may want a router with a bigger WAN input (2.5gbe, etc.), or you won't get TRUE gig service out of the LAN ports - though most people wouldn't even notice, because the NEED for TRUE gig service tends to be in the mind for most consumer users.
I don't remember what thread I posted my OPINION in, but my OPINION is that Netgear's coders don't have the skill/can't fix the DNS issue because I THINK they fiddle with dnsmasque to do data harvesting of IPs users visit (rather than using the vanilla/raw dnsmasque). They can't figure out a way to make dnsmasque work properly AND have their data harvesting cake too.
Forgot to mention - turn off the router's wifi/radios since you're using Orbi for wifi. Also, I use the LAN ports of the Asus for the three things I keep wired (two Synology's and a printer) - the fourth LAN port being used for the Orbi.