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Orbi disconnecting from modem
I've seen many closed threads on this topic, none of which seem to fit my scenario exactly . . .
I have 100MB fiber service coming in to an AT&T-provided BGW210-700 gateway. The gateway is se...
Thanks for your reply. I've already removed the Bitdefender box from the setup and am trying to get it working the way it was before, with just the modem (gateway) and the Orbi.
1. The modem is configured in transparent bridge mode. AT&T calls this "passthrough" mode, where the ISP's external IP is sent via DHCP to become the Orbi's external IP.
2. All wifi on the modem is disabled.
I may just try factory resets on both devices one more time before resorting to trying the Orbi as just an AP.
Yes you could try the modem in router mode and the configur the Orbi for AP mode.
Let us know how it goes...