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Brenkj
Feb 22, 2019Aspirant
Putting Modem in Bridge Mode for Orbi Installation
I just got my new Orbi RBK50, and I'm getting ready to install it. I've found instructions online for how to put my ATT-provided modem into "bridge mode", so that the Orbi will be the only device b...
Brenkj
Feb 22, 2019Aspirant
Okay, will do. Where should the cable be connected on the modem? I have 4 ports marked “Ethernet,” and one marked “DSL Broadband,” but the cable included with the Orbi doesn’t fit in that one port. Thanks
ekhalil
Feb 22, 2019Master
Brenkj wrote:
Okay, will do. Where should the cable be connected on the modem? I have 4 ports marked “Ethernet,” and one marked “DSL Broadband,” but the cable included with the Orbi doesn’t fit in that one port. Thanks
It should go to one of the 4 "Ethernet" or LAN ports on the modem. Since the modem is bridged please try the one marked 1 first.