Bacon Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 I just received my R2 and need a refresher about using it with my existing setup. The wifi in my R1 went out a while ago so I added a Netgrear Orbi to cover Wifi. I know I put them in this order - modem -> R2 -> Orbi but what settings do I need to change to have all of the R2's features maximized? I searched using the term "access point" but couldn't find exact details. If I missed it, a link would be very helpful. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenMatrix Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 I am running the same set up for my wifi coverage. What you're going have to do is log into the main Orbi unit (not the satellite). If you don't know it's IP you can try http://orbilogin.com Log in with credentials, usually admin/admin or admin/password then go to the advanced tab > Advanced Set up > Router / AP mode and set it to AP Mode. Netduma Fraser 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Netduma Fraser Posted September 14, 2020 Administrators Share Posted September 14, 2020 Thanks Gen! Great advice above, then any devices connected to the Orbi will appear as though they are directly connected to the R2 and you can adjust settings for them accordingly. GenMatrix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacon Posted September 14, 2020 Author Share Posted September 14, 2020 Thanks to both of you. Very helpful and exactly what I need. You both are awesome!!👏 GenMatrix and Netduma Fraser 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacon Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share Posted January 5, 2022 Sorry to bump an old topic but I had to switch out modems. The new one is an SBG10 Surfboard and it has a router built in. What's the best way to setup this router with the Orbi and R2 now? Turn off DHCP on router? Bridge mode? Any help is appreciated. TIA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Netduma Fraser Posted January 5, 2022 Administrators Share Posted January 5, 2022 You could do bridge mode or put the R2 in its DMZ and it'll work. Do not disable DHCP without first having a static IP otherwise you'll get no connection and have no access. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacon Posted January 6, 2022 Author Share Posted January 6, 2022 Thanks Frazer. Your help got everything working properly. And I learned numerous ways how NOT to do stuff. 😏 I appreciate your time and efforts. Netduma Fraser 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Netduma Fraser Posted January 6, 2022 Administrators Share Posted January 6, 2022 Great to hear that, thanks for the update! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacon Posted January 6, 2022 Author Share Posted January 6, 2022 I'm having an issue now accessing some streaming services. I'm using the R2 (3.0.394), the SBG10 and the Orbi. When I'm on wifi via my phone or ChromecastTV, I can't access Disney+ or HBO Max. I can access Netflix, Youtube, and Hulu. If I turn off my wifi on the phone, Disney+ and HBO Max work without any issues. Using the Orbi previously with the Xfinity Gateway that I just replaced, I could access them without any issues. I'm tentatively eliminating the Orbi and modem (in bridge mode) from being the issue. Is there a setting in the R2 that I should look at? I've turn off congestion control and don't see whatelse I should be looking for. Help please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Netduma Fraser Posted January 6, 2022 Administrators Share Posted January 6, 2022 Disable Adblocker, that is the most likely feature that would block these services Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacon Posted January 6, 2022 Author Share Posted January 6, 2022 Adblocker is off already. Any other ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Netduma Fraser Posted January 6, 2022 Administrators Share Posted January 6, 2022 How did you disable Congestion Control exactly? You should do it through the menu icon on the Congestion Control panel and that disable the entire page. Try disabling the protections on the WAN page as well and see if that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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