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Apprentice

Apr 05, 2019

Solved

About printer through ORBI

Hi guys, I recently extended my wi-fi with ORBI. Let’s call the original wi-fi WIFI1. ORBI is connected to the WIFI1 modem via ethernet with its IP (192.168.1.100) and generates a new wi-fi signal:...

77PALE77
Apr 06, 2019
Thanks a lot, it now works fine.

I only had followed the setup instructions and it had set as two routers one after the other.

Now it is in AP mode and the only one anomaly is that I connected to the ORBI router an audio device via ethernet and it isn't shown within the connected devices. Strangely it is shown with 192.168.1.106 IP in the modem/router, but anyway it works fine.

But in AP mode it seems impossible to remotely access the ORBI (te selectioni s shown in grey and cannot be activated): is that right?

Thanks again

Pale77

CrimpOn

Guru - Experienced User

Apr 05, 2019

What device(s) are attempting to use the printer from the Orbi Wi-Fi? (i.e. desktops, laptops, PC, Apple, tablets? etc.)

I think the problem will "go away" if the Orbi is set into Access Point (AP) mode. On the Advanced tab, select Advanced Setup, select Router/AP Mode. In general, it is not a good practice to stack one router behind another. When every device is getting an IP address directly from the first WiFi router, devices should "find" the printer with no problem.

77PALE77

Apprentice

Apr 06, 2019

Thanks a lot, it now works fine.

I only had followed the setup instructions and it had set as two routers one after the other.

Now it is in AP mode and the only one anomaly is that I connected to the ORBI router an audio device via ethernet and it isn't shown within the connected devices. Strangely it is shown with 192.168.1.106 IP in the modem/router, but anyway it works fine.

But in AP mode it seems impossible to remotely access the ORBI (te selectioni s shown in grey and cannot be activated): is that right?

Thanks again

Pale77