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Can't connect Orbi to New Zealand Vodafone FibreX
My computer can connect to my Orbi wi-fi network and the base unit is correctly connected to the Vodafone-supplied cable modem using the ethernet cable. However it is displaying the magenta ring and...
My modem is a cable modem only - no router fundtion. It is badged as the ISP brand, there is no evidence of any other manufacturer. My ISP-supplied router is just that, a separate router, which I am attempting to replace with the Orbi product. Thanks for the reply.
This will take a little figuring out from the other side of the World (UK), however, some suggestions:
- Your modem will be doing the negotiation with the network so switch 'Does your Internet connection require a login' to 'No.' This in itself may get you up and running.
- I'm not sure what the relevance of the VLAN/Bridge Group settings are for simple Internet access but I'm not familiar with your ISP. I would initially disable this.
Let us know how you get on.