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RalphRino
Dec 27, 2018Tutor
Adding 2.4 ghz devices to Orbi
I have the Orbi RBR20 which is not listed in the model drop down. I also have an Android phone runing Oreo. I have bought two wi-fi plugs to connect to Alexa and a La Crosse weather station that us...
FURRYe38
Dec 27, 2018Guru - Experienced User
Turn down the power on the 5Ghz radio from 100 to 25% on the Orbi router. Leave 2.4Ghz at 100%
Find this under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings.
Save the change and apply.
I would power off or disable the wifi radio on the Android after you make the change on the router. Re-enable wifi on the device and it should connect to the 2.4Ghz radio if your far enough away from the router.