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ecgrice
Aspirant
Jun 18, 2020

Google Home Mini not connecting to Netgear Orbi - AC2200 Mini Orbi Router(RBR40)

I originally purchased a Netgear R8000P X6S AC4000 for better wifi signal in my home.  I disconnected my AT&T router and ran the Netgear and the wifi was just as spoty and with the same dead spots.  ...
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CrimpOn
Guru - Experienced User
Jun 18, 2020
ecgrice wrote:

I originally purchased a Netgear R8000P X6S AC4000 for better wifi signal in my home.  I disconnected my AT&T router and ran the Netgear and the wifi was just as spoty and with the same dead spots.  Took it back and purchased the Orbi RBK-43S AC2200.  Dead spots were gone but can't connect my Google Mini's to connect.

While we wait for someone "who knows things" to comment, could you please take a look at this set of instructions and comment on "where does it fail?"

https://www.tomsguide.com/us/google-home-mini-setup,review-4963.html