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Putting Modem in Bridge Mode for Orbi Installation
I just got my new Orbi RBK50, and I'm getting ready to install it. I've found instructions online for how to put my ATT-provided modem into "bridge mode", so that the Orbi will be the only device b...
Try setting up the Orbi first with a PC or laptop thats connected to the Orbi router.
Brenkj wrote:
Thanks for the responses. I did all those steps, in that order, but the Orbi app is saying there is no internet connection, and that an Ethernet cable cannot be detected. Any advice?
Is the Orbi connected to the ISP modem using an Ethernet cable from the WAN (Yellow) Ethernet plug on the Orbi to "Port 1" on the ISP modem? If it is, then I would first try a different Ethernet cable.
- I tried 2 different cables, including the one that was working with my Apple router as of today, so I don’t think the cable is the problem.
Brenkj wrote:
I tried 2 different cables, including the one that was working with my Apple router as of today, so I don’t think the cable is the problem.- Are you connecting the cable in the modem to the port marked as number 1? Have you tried the other 3 ports as well?
- If you disconnect Orbi and connect the other end of the cable from the modem to a PC, will it get internet access?
