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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...
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?
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.
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.
Spot on with the iphone. I utilized the app and the safari web browser. No luck with either after the brief period of functionality.
(While we're waiting for "someone who knows" to chime in) I believe the first step is to power off the Orbi, then power off the modem, wait 30 seconds, power the modem back on and wait for the lights to stabilize, then power on the Orbi again.
- Does the Orbi go through the normal power on cycle?
i.e. ring is solid white and then goes off.
https://kb.netgear.com/31030/What-do-the-LEDs-on-my-Orbi-router-and-satellite-mean
Does the Orbi WiFi signal appear and the iPhone will connect? - Use Safari to connect to 192.168.1.1
Enter "admin" and the password.
Does the Home screen show internet? - If so, stick a paperclip into the "reset" hold of the satellite until the power LED flashes amber (about 12 seconds)
The satellite is now reset to factory and needs to be sync'd with the router using the sync buttons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePZSc7vnRlQ
- Does the Orbi go through the normal power on cycle?