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Connecting RBK 50 to gateway
I have an xfinity Technicolor 3941T gateway which I want to keep at least until I'm sure the RBK 50 will solve my dead zone problems. I'm not to tech savy and want to set the Orbi up with the best ch...
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Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge mode. Then use the Orbi router in router mode. You'll need to contact the ISP for help and information in regards to the modem being bridged correctly.
2. If you can't bridge the modem, disable ALL wifi radios on the modem, configure the modems DMZ for the IP address the Orbi router gets from the modem. Then you can use the Orbi router in Router mode.
3. Or disable all wifi radios on the modem and connect the Orbi router to the modem, configure AP mode on the Orbi router.
Thanks, so I'm thinking you're saying the bridge mode is probably the best way to go and use the the Orbi router. If I can't make that work then go to the AP mode. Fighting Furball has an interesting set up which appears to works with xfinity. That looks like an good idea that would not mess with my gateway settings because it works great now and I hate to screw things up with it. Thanks to both of you for your help. I'll let you know what happens after the smoke clears