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Orbi Functionality lost when setting up as an access point?
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Orbi Functionality lost when setting up as an access point?
I'd like to connect the Orbi (AC2200) router to the LAN port of an existing ASUS gigabit wireless router. I'm assuming it needs to be setup in access mode? If I do, what functionality (if any) would I lose? Will I still get "full speed" from the Orbi router and both satilites? I'd likely disable wifi on the ASUS. Thank you.
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Re: Orbi Functionality lost when setting up as an access point?
You lose routing functionality. WiFi is the same and full speed. That's how I run my Orbi. You need to disable WiFi on the ASUS no matter what mode you run Orbi in.
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Re: Orbi Functionality lost when setting up as an access point?
No. Access Point mode turns off Orbi’s routing functions, but your ASUS will be doing the routing, so no loss of LAN or WAN access.
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Re: Orbi Functionality lost when setting up as an access point?
Think of it this way
AP Mode : The Orbi provides wireless connectivity( both main and guest) to your network but that is all. All routing features such as DHCP, QOS, DDNS, DMZ, UPnP, VPN, any routing rules etc are all provide by your ASUS router. You must remember to Disable the wireless feature on your router.
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