I had my Netgear Orbi in AP mode for some time ( approx 2 years) which was setup by a Netgear support person after much actioning the product. I was having issues with the internet connection and was advised why i dont use the netgear orbi as a router direct instead of using my ISP provided router/modem.
I did a factory reset and disconnected the ISP router. I connected ny Netgear Orbi RBR50 directly into my NBN access point and connected to computer. All was fine until i tried opening a browser ( Chrome and Edge ) and searching the web. It wouldnt let me view any web pages as the it wasnt a secure site and i couldnt convert the pages to a HTTPS address as it couldnt read the certificate. I tried all different optins but to no avail.
So i went back to the old setup of the Orbi being an AP mode and reconnected the ISP modem but this didn't work as i couldn't connect to the orbi via an ethernet cable to get the adminsitration page to change the RBR 50 into AP mode. All i got was a page directing me to the Netgear Orbi app.
1/ Can someone assist with the HTTPS issue so i can have the Orbi plugged direct into NBN connection so i dont have to use the ISP router/ modem
2/ If the above cannot be done so i can get full features of the Orbi by updating firmware then how can i get my Orbi back into AP mode
When you see the page about using the Orbi app, scroll down to the bottom of that page and look for a link that says I don't have the app. This will start the web browser based setup wizard.
HI Fluffye38- Thank you I was able to get into the webpage and adjust to AP mode.
One last question. I did a speed test and i am now getting the speeds that i previously had with the ISP router as well as with the Orbi now before i place this in AP mode ..what is the best advice ? Is it to keep the orbi as is connected to router or to make it into AP mode? Would there be any conflict with the other ISP router if i just keep the Orbi as is and not in AP mode?
I know if i put the Orbi into AP mode then i cant use the APP as a downside. So no firmware updates?
Also just to let you know i have 2 sateleittes both are upstairs in 2 storey home and the Orbi router is downstairs next to the ISP router
To get the best performace what should i do ? AP mode or leave as is with 2 SSID in the same household
HI Fluffye38- Thank you I was able to get into the webpage and adjust to AP mode.
One last question. I did a speed test and i am now getting the speeds that i previously had with the ISP router as well as with the Orbi now before i place this in AP mode ..what is the best advice ? Is it to keep the orbi as is connected to router or to make it into AP mode? Would there be any conflict with the other ISP router if i just keep the Orbi as is and not in AP mode?
Keeping in AP mode would be recommended.
I know if i put the Orbi into AP mode then i cant use the APP as a downside. So no firmware updates?
Also just to let you know i have 2 sateleittes both are upstairs in 2 storey home and the Orbi router is downstairs next to the ISP router
To get the best performace what should i do ? AP mode or leave as is with 2 SSID in the same household
I would turn OFF the ISP Modems wifi radios to reduce wifi noise and interferences between the modem and orbi systems wifi. You only need the Orbi wifi to connect too.
