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Connecting Security Cameras to Wifi Network
I recently had to reset my Orbi router (RBR50). After I did that, I couldn't connect my Reolink security cameras to my main WIFI network (even though they were connected before the reset). However, they do connect flawlessly to my guest network.
I have tried troubleshooting with Reolink but they don't think it's a problem with the cameras (and they were connected before the Router reset). They have suggested it might be something to do with settings on the router (device isolation, MAC address filtering, or firewall rules)? I don't have sufficient understanding of networking & routers to know or work it out. Firmware is up to date on router & satellites. I'm running Netgear armour and have tried connecting the cameras to the main Wi-Fi network with it on and off. They still don't connect.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
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recently had to reset my Orbi router (RBR50)
After the reset, the Orbi system was configured with exactly the same WiFi credentials as before? (SSID/password)
Every WiFi device except these cameras connected correctly?
My RBR50 system has a number of Reolink cameras connected to the primary WiFi network with "no problems". (have been for YEARS). (have never enabled Armor, so have no idea what effect that might have).
Thank you for your reply. Yes, Orbi system was configured with exactly the same WiFi credentials as before? (SSID/password). I have many other wifi devices and they all reconnected after the reset. Any other thoughts?
Power on camera use app to select WiFi enter password done.
Thank you for your reply. Unfortunately that is the part that isn't working. It can connect (every time) to my guest network but not the main network.
