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Keep connecting to 5GHz network despite disabling 5GHz SSID broadcast
I have been having a lot of issues getting my Orbi system (RBR50 and RBS50) and my Sony HT-ST5000 soundbar to play nicely with each other (documented in detail here). The issue can be resolved if I c...
Thank you all for weighing in on this. I am not trying to get connect to a 2.4 GHz signal to get IoT devices working but because the 5 GHz network interferes with my soundbar. CrimpOn, I feel much better knowing that my system is behaving "normally"!
After doing some further research I tried to upgrade to Voxel's firmware, which has an excellent reputation. I was able to successfully upgrade however, and very stupidly in hindsight, I tried to reset my Orbi after. This resulted in bricking the Orbi and I have spent the whole day trying to TFTP reset it with no success.
I am using a Mac and have tried everything from the NETGEAR recommended method of using the app to doing the reset via Terminal and then other options in a throw the kitchen sink approach. However, nada. Nothing. Zilch. I am not even able to ping the router.
The most promising lead I got were Hammerfest's posts (specifically posts #10 and #12) over at SNB Forums. He too went crazy getting the Orbi to go into TFTP but eventually succeeded. As per his suggestion I tried powering on the unit with the reset button pressed and after about 20 seconds or so got the amber light to keep blinking for a good few minutes. However, this didn't allow me to ping the router or get the TFTP process to work :-/
FYI, I was on stock firmware v2.5.1.16 before I upgraded to Voxel's firmware v9.2.5.1.17SF-HW. Also, would you guys know if the router is supposed to be at 192.168.1.1 or at 10.0.0.1? I have, of course, tried both (with the corresponding changes to my Mac's static IP) but with no luck.
I would hate to have to throw my Orbi away and would be extremely grateful to you guys if you can help me get it back to life!
PS - I would love to post about this over at SNB too but it looks like new users are not allowed to post :-/
SNB forums you can post at any time even after you become a new member. IF there is a problem, please contact the forum moderator there. I've not experienced a problem of resetting the RBR after Voxels FW was loaded. However I see that this seems to be a problems with Voxel most recent FW version. I haven't updated to this version. :smileyfrustrated:
Do you have access to a Windows PC or laptop? Friend, Neighbor or Famiy member? I would get on to a windows PC to check this.
Anjadekar wrote:Thank you all for weighing in on this. I am not trying to get connect to a 2.4 GHz signal to get IoT devices working but because the 5 GHz network interferes with my soundbar. I feel much better knowing that my system is behaving "normally"!
After doing some further research I tried to upgrade to Voxel's firmware, which has an excellent reputation. I was able to successfully upgrade however, and very stupidly in hindsight, I tried to reset my Orbi after. This resulted in bricking the Orbi and I have spent the whole day trying to TFTP reset it with no success.
I am using a Mac and have tried everything from the NETGEAR recommended method of using the app to doing the reset via Terminal and then other options in a throw the kitchen sink approach. However, nada. Nothing. Zilch. I am not even able to ping the router.
The most promising lead I got were Hammerfest's posts (specifically posts #10 and #12) over at SNB Forums. He too went crazy getting the Orbi to go into TFTP but eventually succeeded. As per his suggestion I tried powering on the unit with the reset button pressed and after about 20 seconds or so got the amber light to keep blinking for a good few minutes. However, this didn't allow me to ping the router or get the TFTP process to work :-/
FYI, I was on stock firmware v2.5.1.16 before I upgraded to Voxel's firmware v9.2.5.1.17SF-HW. Also, would you guys know if the router is supposed to be at 192.168.1.1 or at 10.0.0.1? I have, of course, tried both (with the corresponding changes to my Mac's static IP) but with no luck.
I would hate to have to throw my Orbi away and would be extremely grateful to you guys if you can help me get it back to life!
PS - I would love to post about this over at SNB too but it looks like new users are not allowed to post :-/
