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Ytalla
Sep 28, 2019Aspirant
Orbi installation
Hi all. I'm installing an Orbi system soon, router and 3 sataelites to a fairly large house with an outbuilding. I'm experienced with wired and wireless sytems but reading some of the reviews on ...
Retired_Member
Sep 28, 2019Forget the app. Do the install at a PC (you do have one right?)
Ytalla
Sep 28, 2019Aspirant
Thank you. Yes, I have a laptop - I take it the app isn't so good then.
- CrimpOnSep 28, 2019Guru - Experienced User
Ytalla wrote:Thank you. Yes, I have a laptop - I take it the app isn't so good then.
The traditional web interface provides details and access to all functions, such as VPN, access control, setting dns hosts, defining where to send log files, debugging, etc. etc. The "app" is more of a modern "point and click". Very slick looking, but........ And, it seems like a LOT of problems people ask about lead back to them using the app rather than the web interface.
"apps" are the future. No doubt about it. Just not for me, not now.