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R8000

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Orbi WiFi System
I bought a new Orbi system today. Immediately ran into problems as it would NOT connect to the internet. My older X6 R8000 is right next to it and connects immediately. If I plug the Orbi in through the LAN port on the X6, then it works fine. I used this method to update the time, firmware on both the router and the satellite, and finalize the settings. I tried to go back to just the Orbi and it will not connect. I've tried multiple ethernet cords, I've restarted every piece of equipment in the chain, and I've reset the Orbi from scratch. Nothing fixes it. I have a Verizon FIOS ONT that was just recently installed and is apparently working flawlessly. The R8000 (which Netgear has apparently abandoned early) still works fine and connects to the internet without hesitation. There is a Netgear article that says you have to set it up in AP mode connected to the fios router, but I'm not using a fios router at all, so I can't use AP mode without losing router functionality. The FIOS ONT is just a fiber converter, not a router. Anyone have any ideas?
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diamondscar
Sep 23, 2016 Place Orbi Wi-Fi 5 (AC) and Orbi with Voice Mesh
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R8000 does not cut it
Hello all, I have a 3,400 sq. ft. home. The internet provider's cable comes in at both ends of the house. When I connect my Netgear R8000 Blackhawk, I get tremendous speeds at one end of the home, close to the router (150mbps), but at the other end of the house, I barely get a signal. Does anyone recommend I replace R8000 with Orbi -OR- can I add Orbi to my R8000? If so, how would I go about doing that. Your help is much appreciated. Thank you.
bmd1208
Apr 25, 2017 Place Orbi Wi-Fi 5 (AC) and Orbi with Voice Mesh
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