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Re: Problem with wired connection RBR40

Re: Problem with wired connection RBR40


@beckss1 wrote:
Hi.
Sorry for my stupid question. If I will change Orbi from router to AP mode ...

 


Do that and you may well break important functions on the Orbi, such as Parental Controls.

 

It is often better to put the modem/router into modem-only (bridged) mode (see above) and to let the Orbi do the clever stuff.

 

Without knowing the model of your modem/router we can only guess as to which is the better option.

 

It might help if you said a bit more about the:

 


@beckss1 wrote:
definitions, that were saved on router


What are these definitions? What do they save?

 

If nothing else the N600 tag tells us that this is low-end device. N600 is an ageing and relatively slow wifi standard. I wonder what else on it is obsolete.

 

Message 26 of 29
FURRYe38
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Re: Problem with wired connection RBR40

Well at least the WAN and LAN ports are Gb supporting and not 100Mb. 

  • Five (5) 10/100/1000 (1 WAN and 4 LAN) Gigabit Ethernet ports

https://www.netgear.com/home/products/networking/dsl-modems-routers/dgnd3700.aspx#tab-techspecs

 

So if they can bridge the modem, it should be ok for there needs. 

Message 27 of 29
beckss1
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Re: Problem with wired connection RBR40

Thank to all guys, that replying to my problem.
Will check possibility purchasing new one.
Thanks and regards
Model: RBK40| Orbi AC2200 WiFi System
Message 28 of 29
FURRYe38
Guru

Re: Problem with wired connection RBR40

Try to find a modem only unit with out a built in router. You don't need a built in router if your going to use a external router like the Orbi. 


@beckss1 wrote:
Thank to all guys, that replying to my problem.
Will check possibility purchasing new one.
Thanks and regards

 

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