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01-07-2020 8:05 PM
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I’m a new Plusnet customer Fibre Extra customer. I think I need some tech help. My router hasn’t arrived so I can’t get access to my service. However I recently bought a Netgear Orbi mesh router. I’ve been told that I can’t use this on its own as I need a modem. I have also been told the router that’s due to arrive can’t fulfil the function of just a modem. Can anybody let me know whether I can use the Orbi on it’s own? or with the Plusnet router? or do I need to buy a modem? If so any recommendations on what I need?
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01-07-2020 8:36 PM
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You cant use the Orbi on it's own. You can use it with the Hub one though. You set the Orbi into access point mode and then connect to a lan port on the hub one ( probably with wifi disabled on the hub one ).
Alternatively you could get a separate modem such as a used BT modem ( hg612) and use the Orbi in full router mode.
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01-07-2020 8:58 PM
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Thanks for the prompt reply.
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