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How do I add a TP-link extender to ORBI RBR20
I’m having trouble with my Ring door bell connecting to my ORBI like a lot of people during Live view. Someone had success with incorporating their TP-link extender to their Orbi. Just wondering if anyone knows the steps to do this please? Thanks
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it won't mesh with the systems because they're not compatible.
But you might be able to install the tp-link device manually. you'd be best to check with the tp-link forum/support on how to manually install the tp-link device instead of using wps.
When I connected a TP-Link N300 extender to my Orbi, I followed the instructions in the TP-Link user manual.
I should add that to ensure that the device connects to this WiFi extender rather than to the Orbi, the TP-Link should broadcast a different WiFi SSID than the Orbi. Extenders usually have two 'modes' (1) broadcast the same WiFi SSID, or (2) broadcast a different SSID.
- Thanks for your reply CrimpOn. Can you explain how you did this? I use to use my extender prior to the Orbi but it was made redundant (so I thought).
Should I reconnect the extender and connect the device to it again rather than the Orbi? And then how to I go about connecting the extender to the Orbi system? Sorry I’m a bit new to all this so apologies for all the questions. I just want the device to work better even though the coverage is excellent with the Orbi. It just doesn’t like the Orbi system in Live view.
