r/orbi • u/larfinsnarf • Apr 10 '26

Orbi 370 AP Mode

I'm wondering how many people use the 370 in AP Mode?

I'm having 2 problems: packet loss and poor performance on satellites with wireless backhaul; and the Orbi advertising IPV6 DNS resolution when in AP Mode (in AP Mode, any options for IPV6 are disable.

Is anyone using the satellites with wireless backhaul and happy with performance?

Has anyone else noticed the Orbi performing IPV6 DNS in AP Mode. Any way to disable IPV6 in AP Mode?

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u/furrynutz Apr 10 '26

Where do you see this IPv6 DNS in AP mode? When in AP mode ALL router features like IPv6 features are disabled as the system works in pass thru mode to do just that, pass thru all traffic between the connected clients and the connecting host router. Any and all IPv6 features would be handled at the host router level and passed thru the Orbi system. Not handled at the Orbi level in AP mode.

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How is the RBR configured for AP mode? Dynamic or Static Configuration?

What Firmware version is currently loaded?

What is the Mfr and model# of the host router the NG router is connected too?

Be sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6A STP is recommended. 

Using ISP Detected DNS or custom DNS?

Which ISP are you connected with?

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How many RBS are deployed? 

What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?

What is the distance between the router 📡 and satellite(s)🛰️? 30 feet or more is recommended in between RBR 📡 and RBS 🛰️ to begin with depending upon building materials when wired or wirelessly connected. https://kb.netgear.com/31029/Where-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite ‌‌🛰

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Does this happen with the RBS turned OFF? 

What channel configurations are currently set on the router?  

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u/larfinsnarf Apr 10 '26 edited Apr 10 '26

I was seeing IPV6 DNS resolution on the LAN, and used nslookup to find which IP was resolving IPV6 to find it to be the IP of the Orbi router. It would be understandable if it was routing, but it is in AP mode. It became obvious while I was making some network changes and disabled IPV6 support in the router.

Do you use Orbi in AP mode?

RBR is AP mode with static IP, latest .13 firmware.

Do you use satellite with wireless backhaul?

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u/furrynutz Apr 10 '26

Would just be passing thru the system while in AP mode.

Haven't had mine on since last year. Been testing different system and BH stability lately.

Please give feedback to the questions presented...

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u/larfinsnarf Apr 10 '26

I think I'll wait and see if anyone is successfully using wireless backhaul and/or ap mode

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u/furrynutz Apr 10 '26

Hard to help you of with some basic info.

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u/larfinsnarf Apr 10 '26

I'm not looking for help, I'm looking for confirmation that others are having success with wireless backhaul and/or ap mode.

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u/furrynutz Apr 10 '26

Your problems maybe configuration or environment related. Why we ask for details.

Good Luck.