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Couple of questions...
Hi guys, I have an RBK50 system which I just got a few days ago, and I have a couple of questions.
1) I understand that Orbi reserves the higher number 5ghz channels for the backhaul when the b...
MachThree wrote:
..............If I connect the PC via wifi (it will connect to the satellite as its physically right next to the PC) and try the same function, it still fails most of the time but succeeds occasionally. Meanwhile, performing this function using iPad, iPhone or a different PC (all connected via WiFi) works flawlessly.
Sounds like your devices can be connected to two different networks? What IP addresses are assigned to the devices in questin? Is your Orbi running in Router Mode? If yes, are you sure that your internet modem is set to bridge mode so that you will not end up with two routers?
Hi - as far as I know the cable modem is not in router mode. I've only had it a few weeks (recently moved to new house) and previously was using NetGear WNDR4500 with it which didn't have any sort of issues with it (plus cable guy plugged my router directly in to the modem and it just worked at that point) just inadquate wifi coverage for the house, hence my Orbi purchase.
The speakers I assigned reserved addresses to (192.168.1.201, 202 and 203) but before that I had the same problems when they were using non-reserved addresses and the addresses they were assigned were 192.168.1.3, 6 and 9. I don't think there's any second wireless network they could be connecting to because a) my old router is off and b) the speakers have to be told which wi-fi network to connect to and provided the password/key for that network, which I've done. I can also see them connected to the satellite / router in the router's admin web site (attached devices screen).
For this version of FW, leave the checkmark in Daisy Chain. So this will be actual Disabled since you only have one satellite, this will be fine. If you go wired with the satellite, continue to keep the check mark for Daisy Chain in the UI.
You might test with the satellite turned off and see if your PC and Bose system behaves any differently.
