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JohnfromJoplin
Jun 05, 2019Aspirant
Orbi RBK30 issues
I recently purchased an Orbi RBK30 with one satellite. I moved into a new house and have Spectrum as my ISP. I have a Spectrum modem and installed the Orbi system as I wanted the option to set up m...
CrimpOn
Jun 05, 2019Guru - Experienced User
JohnfromJoplin wrote:A Spectrum rep came by last night to setup the modem and confirmed with their own router that service was active (along with wifi).
Please clarify: Spectrum brought a router to demonstrate that the modem was working, and then took that router away and the WiFi that went with it? i.e. the Orbi is plugged directly into the modem and is now the only WiFi?
- JohnfromJoplinJun 05, 2019Aspirant
You are correct regarding the modem and the test use of Spectrum's router. The modem is the only equipment provided by Spectrum and my Orbi is the only device connected via ethernet cable to the modem. Wifi was available for a brief period with the Orbi last night after the Spectrum Tech left even though the satellite was never detected. It has mostly been offline today per the Orbi app.
- CrimpOnJun 05, 2019Guru - Experienced User
Wow. This challenge exceeds my ability in two areas: (1) I use a wired computer to set up and administer my Orbi, and (2) "Safari" implies an iPhone.
On the iPhone, are you using the Orbi app to administer the Orbi, or the Safari web browser?
On a side note: My Orbis are loooong out of warranty. I have this dim memory that once the new product has been registered, there is a link somewhere on the page to "Contact Support" that might have a phone number. And, that the link is not exactly obvious.
- JohnfromJoplinJun 05, 2019Aspirant
Spot on with the iphone. I utilized the app and the safari web browser. No luck with either after the brief period of functionality.