Ethernet/wired connection(s) when using Orbi RBK50 on Verizon FIOS network

[jterp5]

I'm considering installing an Orbi system (RBK50) with my existing Verizon FIOS gigabit service (I have a Quantum Gateway G1100 router provided directly through Verizon).  I've found the following instructions for integrating the Orbi with the Verizon Fios service and setting the Orbi as an access point (AP): https://kb.netgear.com/000059619/How-do-I-set-up-the-Orbi-system-that-I-purchased-directly-from-Veri...

My wireless devices would be connected to the Orbi.  My question is for wired devices, is it better/preferable to directlyconnect them to to the Verizon Quantum Gateway G1100, or connect them to the Orbi unit(s)?  Does it matter?

Thanks in advance for any advice you can provide

[CrimpOn]

If the Orbi is in Access Point (AP) mode, wired devices can be connected to either (or both).

[FURRYe38]

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/26765/Disabled-Features-on-the-Router-when-set-to-AP-Mode

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@jterp5 wrote:

I'm considering installing an Orbi system (RBK50) with my existing Verizon FIOS gigabit service (I have a Quantum Gateway G1100 router provided directly through Verizon).  I've found the following instructions for integrating the Orbi with the Verizon Fios service and setting the Orbi as an access point (AP): https://kb.netgear.com/000059619/How-do-I-set-up-the-Orbi-system-that-I-purchased-directly-from-Veri...

My wireless devices would be connected to the Orbi.  My question is for wired devices, is it better/preferable to directlyconnect them to to the Verizon Quantum Gateway G1100, or connect them to the Orbi unit(s)?  Does it matter?

Thanks in advance for any advice you can provide

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