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Aspirant

Mar 05, 2018

Install Orbi via VPN Router

I live in an apartment and have a modem. Plugged into that modem I have a VPN router, I live in China. I wanted to hook the Orbi to the end of that. I currently have a Tenda Nova (cheapo version of a...

Installation

FURRYe38

Guru - Experienced User

Mar 05, 2018

Yes the Orbi has it's own router so if you have another already in front, then could be a problem.

Hope the Modem is a modem only. Modem only is preferred.

Let us know how it goes.

robazwrote:
Starting to get above my pay grade. I bought the system assuing it would be pretty simple. I have a Tenda Nova now and it set up effortlessly behind the VPN router. Clearly the Orbi is another thing all together. Am going to try connecting directlyto my modem and going back to turning on a VPN on all devices. A pain but easier I think.

robaz

Aspirant

Mar 06, 2018

Sorted it and very happy.

Turned off the wifi on the modem and switched the Orbi to AP mode. Flying!!!! and in China, up to 60mbps with a VPN on.

Thanks for your help

FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Mar 06, 2018
Glad you got it working well.

Enjoy.

robazwrote:
Sorted it and very happy.

Turned off the wifi on the modem and switched the Orbi to AP mode. Flying!!!! and in China, up to 60mbps with a VPN on.

Thanks for your help