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Asus router or direct network point RBR50
Should I use my Asus Router Asus RT-AC87U to connect Orbi router (RBR50) or can I just connect my Orbi (RBR50) directly to our apartment house broadband network point (socket in the wall).
I mean:
1. Network point (wall) > Asus Router > Orbi router
or
2. Network point (wall) > Orbi router
Internet connection (alternative 2) fails time to time.
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I would suggest using the 87 as your router and the Orbi as an AP. I have this exact setup and have had zero problems and great wifi coverage. I think the Asus router has a more complete user interface and more options for setup.
Just remember to turn the wifi off on the 87, you won't need it.
Thank you scottts! I will try that.
How about firmware? Router and satelites have version 2.0.0.74.
Many suggests in this forum to downgrade to version 1.11.0.20
Should I downgrade both router and satelites?
Well all I can say is I'm running the latest firmware with no problems. After watching this board for a long time, I'm convinced most ofthe problems reported with Orbi are router function related. By using the Orbi in AP mode, I've never had a problem on any firmware.
I'd try the latest firmware on everything and give it a go.
I did the same and coudnt be happier. RT-AC5300 Orbi RBR50. I switched the Orbi in AP mode.
95% better now 3 weeks in, no more stalls, freezes resets. The Orbi had the 2.4.1.10 update. It took about 30 to switch and configure, maybe 45. I highly recomend any one haveing issues with Orbi put a better router on it. From day one I though the orbi was really week administrative functions. :smileylol: