EasyMesh Orbi RBK752 Support

[75Panther]

Hi,

I have an Orbi RBK752 mesh system connected to a Motorola MB8600 running 300Mbps using Comcast as my ISP. I will be converting to Frontier fiber which will be running 1G internet speed.  As part of Frontiers internet service, they provide Eero Pro 6 mesh router/gateway plus 1 node. Can I still utilize my existing Orbi mesh network with eero mesh network? If so, how do I set this up.  I saw an article about a new wifi standard called "EasyMesh" but unfamiliar if Netgear or Eero use this standard.  Appreciate any help.

Thanks!   

[FURRYe38 · Accepted solution]

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@75Panther wrote:

Thanks for the info.  Is there an option you would recommend? Option #3 for easiest configuration.

So, if I implemented option #3 the Eero modem/router would be the Router and the Orbi router would be reconfigured from routing to acting as an AP only? Yes.

Would the Eero node and the Orbi satellite still work in this environment?  Yes. 

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[FURRYe38]

Your ISP Modem already has a built in router and wifi. This would be a double NAT (two router) condition which isn't recommended. https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAT
https://kb.netgear.com/30187/How-to-fix-issues-with-Double-NAT
Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge or modem only 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
https://kb.netgear.com/000061277/Which-features-are-disabled-on-my-Orbi-router-when-it-is-set-to-AP-...

[75Panther]

Thanks for the info.  Is there an option you would recommend? So, if I implemented option #3 the Eero modem/router would be the Router and the Orbi router would be reconfigured from routing to acting as an AP only? Would the Eero node and the Orbi satellite still work in this environment?  So for my ignorance!

[FURRYe38 · Accepted solution]

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@75Panther wrote:

Thanks for the info.  Is there an option you would recommend? Option #3 for easiest configuration.

So, if I implemented option #3 the Eero modem/router would be the Router and the Orbi router would be reconfigured from routing to acting as an AP only? Yes.

Would the Eero node and the Orbi satellite still work in this environment?  Yes. 

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[75Panther]

Appreciate your help. Will give it a go

[FURRYe38]

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