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NDH's avatar
NDH
Aspirant
Jun 06, 2019

Part backhaul ethernet and part WiFi

Hey all 😁   i have the AC2200 kit arriving tomorrow (router plus 2 satellites), and was looking for an answer I can’t find.    Ill have the router set up as an AP next to the old sky router (UK)...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Jun 07, 2019

Yes you can have a mix of wired and wireless connected satellites. 

The satellites need to be connected to the Orbi regardless. 

Daisy Chain should be disabled if you connect wired RBSs. 

NDH wrote:

Hey all 😁

 

i have the AC2200 kit arriving tomorrow (router plus 2 satellites), and was looking for an answer I can’t find. 

 

Ill have the router set up as an AP next to the old sky router (UK). 

 

One satellite will will be connected wirelessly upstairs, and I was hoping the other could be connected via Ethernet (from a new office in the garage).

 

Can you do that? If so, would the Ethernet from the satellite need to be plugged into the Orbi router or the Sky router?

 

Thanks in advance 😁 

 

  • NDH's avatar
    NDH
    Aspirant
    Jun 07, 2019

    Thanks :D

     

    I'm all set up now, and it's working great.

     

    I haven't actively disabled daisy chain? Do I need to do that?

     

    I have the router plugged into my Sky Hub via ethernet (wifi off on sky hub).

     

    1st Satellite is wireless in the lounge.

     

    2nd Satellite is wireless upstairs, but it is connected via ethernet to the PS4 (which gives a quicker connection that when the powerline was connected to the PS4!)

     

    What should I change?

    • FURRYe38's avatar
      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      Jun 07, 2019

      It would be recommended to disable Daisy Chain if you seem to exhibit problems. 

       

      FYI about your modem:

      Modem Combo Units:
      This would be a double NAT condition which isn't recommended. https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAT
      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/ExposedHost or IP Pass-Through 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. https://kb.netgear.com/31218/How-do-I-configure-my-Orbi-router-to-act-as-an-access-point and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7LOcJ8GdDo&app=desktop

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        NDH
        Aspirant
        Jun 07, 2019

        Thank you :)

         

        I've just configued the Orbi to AP mode - I'm with Sky (UK) and they are notroious for not letting customers use their own kit.

         

        I think the restrictions have relaced slightly, so if anyone knows how to put the Sky Hub into transparent bridge mode, I'd love to know!