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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 ...
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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.