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mdroyle
Aspirant
May 31, 2019

Orbi and Draytek issue

I have used the Orbi in AP mode v succesfully with BT Smarthub and also a Netgear modem. I now want to use a Draytek 2862 for the routing with Orbi still in AP mode. But when I introduce the Draytek the Orbi flashes magenta and I can't see it on the network - although I can see the satellite and other devices, and I can connect to the internet. So I can't administer the Orbi and unsure if devices can connect to it directly via wifi.

 

I assume there is a setting onthe Draytek that isn't correct but all views and insights welcome. 

2 Replies

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    May 31, 2019

    Try a power OFF of both new modem and Orbi for 30 seconds then back on. 

    When in AP mode the Orbi RBR should get a IP address from the modem. Should setup the same way as the other modems. 

     

    Try a factory reset on the RBR and setup from scratch and configure AP mode. Do other devices connected to the modem get an IP address? 

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jun 03, 2019

    Any progress on this? 

    mdroyle wrote:

    I have used the Orbi in AP mode v succesfully with BT Smarthub and also a Netgear modem. I now want to use a Draytek 2862 for the routing with Orbi still in AP mode. But when I introduce the Draytek the Orbi flashes magenta and I can't see it on the network - although I can see the satellite and other devices, and I can connect to the internet. So I can't administer the Orbi and unsure if devices can connect to it directly via wifi.

     

    I assume there is a setting onthe Draytek that isn't correct but all views and insights welcome.