Can I mix and match Netgear XR100 and Netgear Orbi and make them work together somehow? Goal is to have the gaming options on the XR1000 and stability of the Orbi working together in tandem?
Fully integrate together? No. The XR1000 isn't a mesh router.
But you can setup the XR1000 in router mode and then connect the orbi to it in access point mode. Have your gaming stuff and devices close to the XR1000 on it with the things on the peripheral connected to the orbi (or mobile devices that move around).
Just make sure to have the XR1000 on a different wireless channels to prevent interference. And a different ssid as the devices won't roam between the xr1000 and the mesh as efficiently.
I've done it before and it works fine. It doesn't integrate like one whole system but if setup properly, you don't even notice.
I recommend this, set the XR default DHCP IP address range to .100 to .200.
When when you configure the RBR for AP mode, use Set Static Configuration. Set the IP address on the RBR for 192.168.1.(first two numbers of RBR model here) i.e. 192.168.1.85.
Set same Subnet mask as XR which should be 255.255.255.0
Gateway will be the XR routers IP address which should be 192.168.1.1
DNS you can use same XR gateway IP address or input a custom DNS addresses here, google, cloudfare or Quad9 works here for both DNS.
Apply the change and the RBR should reboot.
After it reboots the RBR should have internet access and front LED should go from PINK to BLUE the OFF or PINK To OFF.
Make sure when the orbi is switched to AP mode that its connected to the XR.
So it goes modem---->xr1000---->wan port on orbi.
Personally, I wouldn't turn off wifi on the xr1000. Its got a rock solid wireless. Just make sure it uses a different ssid and on different channels. It'll take some burden off the orbi
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft? What is the distance between the router and 📡 satellite(s)? 30 feet or more is recommended in between RBR and RBS🛰️ to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected. https://kb.netgear.com/31029/Where-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite 🛰️
What channels are you using? Auto? Try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and 40 to 48 channel on 5Ghz. Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?
2400 sq ft. Orbi and satellite(1 connected right now) are more than 30 feet apart.
I believe channels are set to auto. It’s working right now so I’m afraid to touch lol but I’m not sure if it’s set to the optimal settings. I’d like it to be.
The option is unavailable since I’m using the Orbi as an AP. If I change it to Router mode and change it back to AP after I put it to 50% would that break anything at this point? Everything has been working since yesterday so far.
My bad. Actually I see it now. I’m on my iPad and the option showed up when I changed to use the iPad horizontally. Lowered both 2.4GHz and 5GHz to 50% now.
