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BeckieStewart
Mar 27, 2019Tutor
New Orbi Installation Fail
I have a Netgear N900 Wireless dual band router that works fine within 1000 sq ft.
I want to extend my range to 3500 sq ft.
I bought the ORBI RBK23W/AC2200 unit. I used mobile app and tried ...
BeckieStewart
Mar 27, 2019Tutor
Am relacing the Netgear N900 router with the Orbi.
Have a new ARRIS DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem Model SB6183.
the new modem works with the N900 router but when I switch out to ORBI router..it doesn't work.
I have rebooted modem, desktop and ORBI various times
Chuck_M
Mar 28, 2019Mentor
I think it would be best to install it using a PC and being wired to Orbi... do you have that capability?
- BeckieStewartMar 28, 2019Tutor
I will try that tomorrow. I tried various scenarios today. Start fresh tomorrow. This for the suggestion.
- Chuck_MMar 28, 2019Mentor
Hang in there and dont panic. As you try to install/configure via the wired PC, if you hit a snag be sure to tag in here before giving up; there is always someone in here for a quick response. Good luck!
- BeckieStewartApr 04, 2019Tutor
Sorry... Been too long. That did work but kept telling me I was going to unsafe sites. Scraped th e Levi and just got another router and will get an extended or move!