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jejansso
Jul 30, 2020Aspirant
Guest wifi's internet not working on Orbi RBS40V Satellite
I thought I had issues with some of the home automation / IoT items connected to my guest wifi, but after more thorough investigation it seems that the guest wifi's internet access is working when th...
FURRYe38
Jul 30, 2020Guru - Experienced User
Please post about this over in the Orbi with Voice forum:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-Voice-WiFi-Meets-HiFI/bd-p/en-home-orbi-voice
Thank you.
Mstrbig
Aug 12, 2020Master
Make sure the RBS40V is in Orbi mode following the quick guide instructions.
- jejanssoAug 15, 2020Aspirant
I tried resetting the Orbi voice and also checked that it is indeed in "Orbi mode" and not in extender mode, but these did not seem to solve the issue. I'm still not able to access the internet from my guest network, when close to the Orbi voice. :(
As recommended by FURRYe38, I created a new similar topic under the Orbi Voice forums:
- MstrbigAug 15, 2020Master
jejansso wrote:I tried resetting the Orbi voice and also checked that it is indeed in "Orbi mode" and not in extender mode, but these did not seem to solve the issue. I'm still not able to access the internet from my guest network, when close to the Orbi voice. :(
As recommended by FURRYe38, I created a new similar topic under the Orbi Voice forums:
First off the current firmware is V2.5.1.6. I have the same device, updated to V2.5.1.6 and have had not one issue. So the first thing I would do it update firmware.
I'm sure you have Guest network turned on and SSID broadcasting.