Netgear Orbi - What is AP Mode, Do you Need it, How to get it
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ต.ค. 2024
- Friendly Reviewer Cookie Cutter Tutorial for the Netgear Orbi (amzn.to/2oSID88) that explains if you need to set it up in Router or Access Point (AP) Mode, and how to change the settings.
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Thank God for you and this video! I had replaced my network with the Orbi and struggled a whole day before reading this and successfully connecting my security cameras.
Thanks for letting me know - glad it helped!
I was having issues because of Double NAT connection problems and was really struggling, but this is exactly what I needed to do. This video is super helpful: quick, concise, explains exactly what you have to do in an easy way. Thank you!
What are the advantages and disadvantages of AP Access Point Mode? This information will help just as much as your video - thanks in advance.
I don't think there is an advantage or disadvantage , I believe he was just giving us two ways that the system can be set up . The access point, from what I understand, is just basically a way to use the mesh system without it having to replace an existing router/modem. You're just using it as a go between router, adapted to your existing modem/router combo to boost your wifi signal when it's set to AP.
Thank you for providing this explanation/review. It was the perfect solution to the issue I was having with a Double Nat Type!
You're welcome
This video fixed my netflix/streaming/orbi issues! Thank you!
So you have your orbi connected with a wifi router?
This was very helpful. Netgear tech support told me this wasn't possible. Thanks!
Interesting - check out page 83 of the manual: www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBK50/Orbi_UM_EN.pdf
Paul - Thanks so much for doing these videos.
I have the 2.0.0.74 version of the software and have experienced continual internet drops. I contacted Netgear support and advised that I have a dual modem/router (M/R) with Comcast/Xfinity set to bridge mode. I asked them if the Orbi should be in router mode or access point (AP) mode and was told it definitely should be in router mode and not in AP mode.
Their solution to the problem was to change the channel setting on the 2.4G band, but that hasn't worked. I can't find anything that would suggest a better solution, so I'm thinking of trying the AP mode despite what Netgear says. In order to do that, however, wouldn't I have to contact Comcast and have the M/R set back to non-bridge mode?
Also, one proposed solution I found online referenced using AP mode and setting IP passthrough (IPP). I don't think you mentioned IPP in this video, so I'm assuming it is not needed. Is that correct?
I'm confused why I should do this or what the advantages are. Because if I turn off the WiFI on my modem/router, then in effect, how would that be different than if I was connected to a modem-only device? This is what I don't understand.
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If you select AP mode will it maintain the mesh network with backhaul enabled?
In AP mode, does Orbi still do the automatic band selection? Meaning if 2.4 is crowded will it automatically move stuff to 5.0? Or does AP mode literally only create mesh WiFi with no features or functions?
Angelo Bodetti someone answer this mans question.
Can you answer this question please! thanks
I need to know this as well...
This products literature is very poor
Do I set the ssid in the orbi for AP mode to the same as the original router? or should I maintain 2 ssid?
To avoid any confusion name your Orbi SSID something else.
I have my router wifi turned off. Having the router wifi and Orbi Wifi on at the same time caused Orbi to crash every day and caused many other problems.
If the satellite works in AP mode, is it possible to use fixed IP Address on it?
If you set the main Orbi to router mode, is the node best set to Router or AP mode for the best possible seamless mesh network?
thank you! this video saved me. customer service would of taken HOURS..
I would like to turn the orbi to AP as well but my Frontier router also supports VOIP, would I not lose phone connection if I turn off the router's wifi?
So after you set it in AP mode, can you move the Orbi to a better place and the satellite to another? Or do you have to keep the Orbi connect to the Router?
Hi! Cain I connect a nighthawk router with my orbi mesh through wifi?
I found the connection stronger wn more stable in router mode and putting my virgin hub into modem mode
I've done this and all of a sudden I don't have any access to the internet. I can't even access the admin settings to change it back. I've now spent about 3 hours going through the install guide and app to get it to work again, without luck. Even reset to factory settings twice, without luck. Any idea what's gone wrong? Wish I'd never tried to change it.
Hi. I have the bt smart hub 6. What mode should I have it in. It is in router mode but sometimes drops connection. So I've tried to switch it the the ap mode. But when I go into my bt hub to disconnect it the wifi goes down and nothing works? What should I do?
According to your explanation, I have to put it in the AP but I will lose some features. Can I put it in router mode even though my router has wifi?
Hi, i have 3 rbr50s, they are all routers, can i use 2 of them as satellites?
I've always found this a bit strange...wouldn't you just put your modem/router into modem mode and then set up as normal?
I have a NetGear3400v3 and I play Xboxone, but I got a double nat problem. Would turning AP mode on fix the double nat?
For some reason, i just set the xfinity xfi to bridge mode to disable its router capabilities. The orbi remained in router mode and worked. When i change the orbi to AP mode, it doesnt work.
Can I turn off DHCP in router mode? I want my modem to continue to hand out IP addresses.
I have a ISP provided Router/Modem combo but I disabled the router functionalities and use it strictly as a modem for my router but because the IPS router is disabled can I use Router mode? The ISP one has very limited features and no QOS...
Just try the AP mode. If it does not work it is easy to switch it back. You have to wait for the Orbi to reboot each time - which will test your patience.
Excellent. Thanks
But what is the point of moving it to AP mode? Is it supposed to improve anything?
If you already have a router and Orbi is in router mode they are fighting for control which in my case restricts a lot of websites. switching it to Access Point (AP) is supposed to fix it
still dont know the difference between the two modes lol. wish it was explained better in the vid.
Yeah, I guess there's isn't really a point. Just keep the wifi on the router off so you will only have the wifi of the ORBI broadcasting. But that works in both modes.
Question - Hello, I currently have xfinity with ARRIS TG1682G (modem Wi-Fi combination). This device has the capability to be configured in bridge mode or not. Bridge not enable will run the wi-fi on the same device. With bridge enable the Wi-Fi will be ran by the attached Orbi mesh system. RBK50
My Question - Should I install the Orbi in router mode or Access Point ?
Did you figure out what mode to set up the Orbi in? I have the exact same setup.
Putting your ARRIS TG1682G in bridge mode effectively turns the modem/router combo into just a modem. You would then connect your main Orbi to the ARRIS TG1682G via the LAN connector, and enable it in router mode.
If the main unit is set as an AP, can i use Cat 6 where I want the Satellite to be instead of trying to have them connect to each other over wireless? I have 500Mbps internet and I wish to be able to not have that cut in half at the 2nd hop.
Did you try connecting the Orbi to its satellite via the Ethernet port? Curious to know what happens.
Does AP mode essentially put the router in satellite mode?
What about using a linksys ea9500 router with the orbi router
Have you tries this with pfsense
There is more information required in this tutorial. After I am done setting the Orbi to Access Point mode, it now has a different SSID than my modem/router's original SSID, so now none of my smart devices will work that are connected to my old SSID. How do I get the orbi to mesh with the EXISTING SSID as it's not possible for me to manually change all the devices connected to my existing cable modem's SSID.
Chris Carman turn off the WiFi on your old router then change orbi ssid to what your old router was. It will all work the way it used to
Does the satellite work in AP mode as well?
Yes. I just set it up and it works great. I have a Verizon FiOS Quantum Gateway router and Orbi RBR40 with 2 satellites. I had the Orbi initially in router mode and it was in 10.0.0.1 and made a mess of things. Although internet worked it had all kinds of issues. Now everything works great! Make sure you turn of your Verizon wifi.
Thank you!
What does ap mode do that makes it good for using with a modem that also works as a router?
The modem/router does all the dhcp and dns work. The Orbi and satellites almost become like network switches except they support Wifi. You can continue to use the ports on the Orbi and its satellites to "hardwire" devices as well.
I like that Orbi puts your 2.4ghz and 5ghz on one network. I initially thought it made things complicated cos I wanted to decide which device should use which band. But having the Orbi take care of it means all my 2.4 and 5 GHz devices can see each other.
Do I actually need to turn off my modems WiFi to use the ap mode?
No, he just suggests it so the Orbis do all the WiFi work, I will recommend that the SSID (WiFi network name) be different in the Modem/Router and in the Orbis, don't use the same.
When I had Orbi and Verizon networks going simultaneously my Orbi Wifi kept crashing - e v e r y day! Netgear support recommends turning off Verizon wifi and using only Orbi Wifi. I set my Orbi to AP mode turned off the Verizon WiFi and everything works as it should and flawlessly.
If you don't you wil run into a double nat issue most likely
Orbilogin now forwards you to a generic Netgear page that tells you to download the app. The app won't allow you to get to AP mode.
Hmm - they must have made some changes
I installed a pair yesterday and constantly received 404 errors or redirects to other errors on their sight. Can't even update the firmware. I eventually got them to work in AP mode, but the browser interface won't work and the APP is terrible.
Thank's A Lot!!!!!!!!
Turned wifi off on my ATT u-verse, set my Orbi to AP mode and my speeds dropped from 600mbps to below 15mbps. The u-verse doesn't provide much range, which is why I need my Orbi + satellites setup. Help?
How did you fix this problem?
@@lesiagriffin7781 - I got rid of u-verse and went back to cable, unfortunately.
But again, what's the point? Why switch to AP mode when the wifi on the modem/router is disabled anyway?
Double NAT'ing traffic can cause issues with streaming, VOIP, throughput, etc. You also might want to control your own local DHCP or network with your upstream router or DHCP server. There's plenty of reasons to run a wireless system without NAT, just make sure you have at least one NAT before hitting the internet. Otherwise your RFC1918 address will get lost in the ether.
Question, I have a 1gb internet connection (fibre optics) up & down. I have a router the service provider has given which connects to a ethernet which the internet comes from. I replaced it with the Orbi to get better wireless coverage works wonders. However download is now 500+mb and upload is normal 900+mb why is that? Should I switch it to AP instead of router mode? Any advise or tip will be helpful.
That sounds odd. Especially that the upload is better than the download. I haven't seen that one before.
The Friendly Reviewer thanks for getting back I’m totally confused to
Does't work. When you set it to AP mode it reboots and eventually goes to a magenta light and won't connect. Only option is to do a factory reset. Tried it 10 times, doesn't work anymore, sending it back.
How do you go back to router mode if you switched it to AP mode.
Log back into Orbi via your browser. Make sure browser device is on same network as Orbi. Navigate to the same screen where you switched to AP mode. The Orbi login does not change.
It is really easy and you have not messed up anything.
if I use AP mode. I have to turn off my wifi from my router modem ?
Yes, best to.
absolutely not
MJ H Why not ?
James Faivre why you said yes and the other guy said no ?
@@jhonnyestuardo54 let me know the details how many routers r there in ur home setup, how u configured it. Need to know to explain u step by step how it works.
can I turn off 2.4 network ?
you can not turn off 2.4 networks but you can disable SSID broadcast.
PLEASE HELP. I’m a professional fortnite player who just graduated high school so am obviously living with my parents still. To fix ping issues I was having with our internet we upgraded from our standard xfinity modem/router to the orbi. For a few days, it was great, but then I discovered recurring ping issues. I realized all our devices are connected to the satellite i use in my room for ethernet connectivity, rather than the router itself. Is there any way to change this? with everything connected to the satellite im having the same issue. Hellpp
parental control is not available in AP mode
Holy shi*! Thank you, man!
I can confirm that this menu does not exist
Thank you paul
You are welcome