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Home wifi networking issues with Xfinity modem/router and Orbi
I have Xfinity as a provider with 1GB service. In my basement I have a their modem/router combo (XG1v4-A). I have a fairly large house (3 floors) that i am trying to accommodate 6 users between rem...
My house is approx 3500 sq ft. The Orbi RBR is on the 1st floor, and then a satellite on the 2nd floor and another on the 3rd floor. I can ensure they are at least 3 ft apart especially when taking into account building materials. The house is all wood construction (no metal or masonry). Nearest neghbor is several hundred feet away. When I search for wifi network options none of my nighbors usually come up.
If I put my ISP modem into bridge mode, I then only have one ethernet output port from the modem. I currently use 2 ports, one for a direct ethernet wire connection to my Orbi router on 1st floor and one for an ethernet direct wire connection to an office on the 3rd floor which I'd prefer to not lose. If I put the ISP modem into bridge mode, is it possible to split the 1 ethernet output into 2 lines for my 2 hardwire connections (1 for Orbi router and one for 3rd floor office) or is that not recommended?
When bridged the modem would only be able to have 1 ISP serivce line out to the Orbi router. You would not be able to connect anything else to this line. You can connect your office line to the back of the RBR...
Thanks for your help FURRYe38 . . . I implemented the bridge and reset my router and it all seems good now. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and experience.
Glad thats working for you. Be sure to save off a backup configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a reset is needed. Enjoy. :smileywink: