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Cant connect Orbi Sat to Orbi Router while in AP mode on AT&T Fiber
Im using my Orbi RBR40 Router in AP mode for AT&T Fiber. Every wireless device is connecting to the Router, none on the Satellites. Router Firmware Version V2.3.5.30 Satellites Firmware Version...
I couldnt get the Sats to sync to the Router, so I again reset the Router/all Sats to Factory defaults, rebooted and plugged Ethernet direct to Router, while leaving it also connected to the ATT modem. The web startup detected the AT modem and said I could continue in Router mode..... so, I went on with it, reset to my previous password, relocated all of the satellites, and it all looks to be working properly.
I uninstalled all devices from the Orbi app as well, it detected them and its working as well.
I still have 17 out of 18 devices connected to the router, only one shows to be connected to one of the satellites. Not sure how to "tell it" which devices. The router is in a closet behind a fireplace, in another room, and satellites are in further points around the house. Yet almost all still point to the router.
Looks like it is solved, I appreciate the efforts this afternoon! Thanks!
This worked. I logged in via my Mac and jotted down all the IP addresses, then directed browser to each. Looks like Im in now. Hopefully updating works.
Thanks!
Thanks!
There ya go. After manually sending the file. Let it process. Reset the RBS after wards by pressing the reset button for 15 seconds, then go to readd. I'd to one at a time.
HoustonRider wrote:
This worked. I logged in via my Mac and jotted down all the IP addresses, then directed browser to each. Looks like Im in now. Hopefully updating works.
Thanks!
ok thanks.
but I need to reset and re-add the Router as well? Im using ATT Fiber and the only way (that I am aware) to use this with Orbi is to run AP mode, then add Satellites. Im not sure I remember how to set up the Orbi Router new with the ATT modem.
If the Orbi is working in AP mode, then it's "working". Disabling WiFi on the AT&T router happens on the AT&T.
(That "landing page" you mentioned?)
Or, a call to AT&T and ask them to "turn off the WiFi"
First see if the RBS will connect to the RBR. If not, then reset the RBR and setup from scratch.
Glad the FW update cleared the mis-match in FW between the RBR and RBS. They won't connect if there not on the same page or behind.For modems with built in routers:
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge mode. Then use the Orbi router in router mode. You'll need to contact the ISP for help and information in regards to the modem being bridged correctly.
2. If you can't bridge the modem, disable ALL wifi radios on the modem, configure the modems DMZ/ExposedHost or IP Pass-Through for the IP address the Orbi router gets from the modem. Then you can use the Orbi router in Router mode.
3. Or disable all wifi radios on the modem and connect the Orbi router to the modem, configure AP mode on the Orbi router. https://kb.netgear.com/31218/How-do-I-configure-my-Orbi-router-to-act-as-an-access-point and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7LOcJ8GdDo&app=desktopIf your leaving the Orbi in AP mode, then use option #3.
HoustonRider wrote:ok thanks.
but I need to reset and re-add the Router as well? Im using ATT Fiber and the only way (that I am aware) to use this with Orbi is to run AP mode, then add Satellites. Im not sure I remember how to set up the Orbi Router new with the ATT modem.
