I cannot log into my advanced settings on my Orbo RBR50 .. i cant remember my username and password

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Dcbyrne wrote:

SInce you have smart devices connected to your system perhaps you can give me some advice.  I am looking to get into the advanced settings so i can initiate Telenet.   I have 4 new devices that i am adding and they all operate on the 2.4ghz bandwidth.  I use telenet to "disable" the 5ghz channel for something like 3600 seconds (1 hr) to allow me enough time to make my connections to the new devices.  So my question is... How do you work around this issue?  Do you utilize Telenet the same way i do?

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To be honest, I use telnet on my Orbi almost every day, but I have never disabled the 5G radio in order to install smart devices.

Most devices that shout out, "MUST have 2.4G WiFi" mean only that the device contains only a 2.4G radio and if there is no 2.4G WiFi, the device cannot connect.  This is like saying, "Requires two AA batteries."  AAA batteries, C cells, D cells, watch batteries are no good.  ONLY AA batteries will fit.  I have installed smart plugs, IP cameras, and other gizmos simply by using the app.

There are some devices which have poorly written smartphone apps and cannot be set up if the smartphone is connected to a 5G channel.  In that case, I follow this practice:

• Access the Orbi web interface (http://orbilogin.net) using the admin credentials user "admin" and the Orbi router password (not the WiFi password)
• Navigate to the Advanced Tab, Advanced Settings, Wireless Settings
• Uncheck the box "Broadcast SSID on 5G Channel"
  This will not affect any devices which are currently attached to the Orbi at 5G.
• On the smartphone settings, "forget" the Orbi WiFi
• Search for WiFi networks and select the Orbi WiFi
• Enter the WiF password and connect
• At this point, open the IoT app and go through the steps
• After the device is connected, reverse the steps
  Check the box "Broadcast SSID"
  "Forget Orbi WiFi"
  Search for and connect again.

The forum has a very long thread where users discuss how to "disable" the 5G radio.  I you really (really) need to go that route, then open http://orbilogin.net/debug.htm and check Enable Telnet. Then you can follow their directions.