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walkerx
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Feb 24, 2019
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Orbi Android App

I've noticed with the Orbi Android app, running on Pixel 3 XL if I'm connected it to a orbi satellite it will not work and just says can't connect to network, even though I'm connected to it.

 

If I move so i'm connected to the main orbi router then it works and lets me log in, but then says it can never see the satellites, but if I connect via webpage it shows that both my satellites are connected.

 

I've already logged this with netgear, but their support has been dismal to the extent of not much support from them

  • resolved the issue

     

    picked up google wifi - setup in about 20 minutes - all devices working and so is their app

     

    wifi might not be ac3000 but at least everything works

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  • To properly diagnose this, you will need to provide some additional details:

     

    What make/model of modem are you connecting to?

    What mode is Orbi operating in? (AP or Router)

    What is your firmware version on both your router and satellites

    What is the status of beamforming, fastroaming and daisychain check boxes

    Are either of your satellites hardwired backhaul?

    • walkerx's avatar
      walkerx
      Guide

      Chuck_M wrote:

      To properly diagnose this, you will need to provide some additional details:

       

      What make/model of modem are you connecting to?

      What mode is Orbi operating in? (AP or Router)

      What is your firmware version on both your router and satellites

      What is the status of beamforming, fastroaming and daisychain check boxes

      Are either of your satellites hardwired backhaul?


      My orbi's are connected to a switch, which is connected to Opnsense router

      Orbi is in AP mode

      v2.2.1.210

      All enabled

      Both are hardwired backhaul but have found issue with one, where it states that the backhaul is 5Ghz even after reseting the unit, was previously working via ethernet backhaul

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User

    Is this the only android device you have?

    I use a Galaxy Tab S2.

    What FW is loaded on the Orbi? 


    walkerx wrote:

    I've noticed with the Orbi Android app, running on Pixel 3 XL if I'm connected it to a orbi satellite it will not work and just says can't connect to network, even though I'm connected to it.

     

    If I move so i'm connected to the main orbi router then it works and lets me log in, but then says it can never see the satellites, but if I connect via webpage it shows that both my satellites are connected.

     

    I've already logged this with netgear, but their support has been dismal to the extent of not much support from them


     

    • walkerx's avatar
      walkerx
      Guide

      FURRYe38 wrote:

      Is this the only android device you have?

      I use a Galaxy Tab S2.

      What FW is loaded on the Orbi? 


      walkerx wrote:

      I've noticed with the Orbi Android app, running on Pixel 3 XL if I'm connected it to a orbi satellite it will not work and just says can't connect to network, even though I'm connected to it.

       

      If I move so i'm connected to the main orbi router then it works and lets me log in, but then says it can never see the satellites, but if I connect via webpage it shows that both my satellites are connected.

       

      I've already logged this with netgear, but their support has been dismal to the extent of not much support from them


       


      Yes it is the only android device used for connection to the unit

      as per post above its on 2.2.1.210

       

      • FURRYe38's avatar
        FURRYe38
        Guru - Experienced User

        Possible SW issue with this device or the app. You might remove the app from the device, reboot, then re-install the app.

         

        Something you might ask NG about. 

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User

    Might contact one of the forum Moderators to see if they can pass this along. Blanca_O ]

    It's working on my Tab S2. I satellite appears along with connected devices. Can select the satellite and see whats connected to it. 

    • walkerx's avatar
      walkerx
      Guide

      well mine don't work and shows both satellites as offline and for one its showing incorrect ip address, probably would have been easier for me to stay with tp-links and have them setup all over the house as never had issues with them when i used them.

       

      hopefully should get replacement system by tuesday, just hope that works, i should have sent this back last time was having issues with the product losing it settings

      • FURRYe38's avatar
        FURRYe38
        Guru - Experienced User

        Ya, and having it not show as working in the app, probably is a indication that the satellite is bad as you said in your other thread.