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dangitzin
Aspirant
Apr 03, 2019

Router vs AP mode

Which is better? I’m currently using router mode. Will AP mode still allow me to use the LAN ports on the satellites to connect my PCs and consoles? I’ve tried AP mode before but the ports stopped wo...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Apr 03, 2019

Reason for asking is to clairify what the modem configuration is. 

 

If the modem is in bridge mode, then you can definatly run the Orbi in Router mode which is preferred. If you had the modem in router mode, then you could either run the Orbi in Router or AP mode using option #2 or #3 as suggested. For you current configuration, router mode is needed for the Orbi. 

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dangitzin
Aspirant
Apr 03, 2019
So that means I’ll lose the ability to use lan ports on my satellites if I put it in AP mode?
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    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Apr 03, 2019

    No. 

    dangitzin wrote:
    So that means I’ll lose the ability to use lan ports on my satellites if I put it in AP mode?