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Can satellite WiFi be turned off?
I have two satellite Orbi with all the latest updates. I need the satellites to provide Wired internet connections. I do not need theml for WiFi coverage. Sonos says their audio systems not w...
If I unplug an Orbi unit, they a revice that used wire connected internet to that Orbi will not function - not a good solution.
I have looked and can not find any way to turn the WiFi signal from an Orbi unit off.
As for plugging the Sonos into an Obri - they are in different rooms. Since it is possible to have Sonos connect Wirelessly, that is what I would like. If you are saying connect the Sonos only for purposes of setup to a wire, that is fine. But if you are saying that I need to have my only Sonos box connected by wire to make it work, that is another issue.
Don't I have to put the Sonos and my iPhone on the same channel?
twocybers wrote:
I have looked and can not find any way to turn the WiFi signal from an Orbi unit off.
You raise several points. Let's address one at a time.
To turn Orbi WiFi off you log into the Orbi GUI. Use a wired computer. Navigate to Advanced, Advanced Setup, Wireless Settings.
Now uncheck the "Enable Wireless Router Radio" checkboxes. There are two of these. One is under "Advanced Wireless Settings (2.4GHz b/g/n)" The other is under "Advanced Wireless Settings (5GHz 802.11a/n/ac)"
Soory for slow reply. We had some friends drop in.
you wrote:
st_shaw wrote:You raise several points. Let's address one at a time.
To turn Orbi WiFi off you log into the Orbi GUI. Use a wired computer. Navigate to Advanced, Advanced Setup, Wireless Settings.
Now uncheck the "Enable Wireless Router Radio" checkboxes. There are two of these. One is under "Advanced Wireless Settings (2.4GHz b/g/n)" The other is under "Advanced Wireless Settings (5GHz 802.11a/n/ac)"
I was aware of the process/options you described. I inadvertantly thought those would turn off the WiFi connection between my base station and the satellites which I had assumed was how internet access went from my Base Station to the satellites.
Thank you for pointing out my error.