connecting orbi to a switch vs directly to dsl modem?

[metter]

My current connection:  dsl service comes into house directly into a filter, then 2 outs (one to phone service throughout the house and one to dsl modem).  my dsl modem is then connected to a 16 port switch (where wired connections from other rooms are connected).  I then have a wireless access point connected to my switch - this allows wireless connection to my internal network as well as the internet.  Was thinking about replacing the access point with the orbi (which i bought today).  Finally, my question:  can i connect the orbi to my switch instead of to my modem so that it can function as an access point to my wired network just like i'm configured now?

[swrtwdrv · Accepted solution]

Yes, and set Orbi to AP Mode.  If you miss this during setup, you can change it in the Orbi ADVANCED page in Advanced Setup.

[rhester72]

Yes - in AP mode, that's exactly how it works.  It doesn't matter if it's connected directly to the modem or a switch off the modem.

Your other option is to switch your modem to bridged mode and use the Orbi as both your router (firewalling, etc.) and your AP.

Rodney

[swrtwdrv]

Right on.  Connect 16 port switch to Orbi, and Orbi to modem.

[metter]

Thanks - so can i connect the orbi to the 16 port switch only (no direct connection to the modem - only through switch) just as i do now with the wireless access point?  Am I following you correctly?

[swrtwdrv · Accepted solution]

Yes, and set Orbi to AP Mode.  If you miss this during setup, you can change it in the Orbi ADVANCED page in Advanced Setup.