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rickhow
Aspirant
Sep 28, 2022

Orbi rbr50 v2 can't access router to change channel

Router works fine with 1 satellite. I wanted to change from channel 48 on 5ghz.  I go online type in my ip for my router and it does not respond.  I have confirmed I am using the proper router ip (ip...
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FURRYe38
Guru
Sep 28, 2022

What Firmware version is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
Be sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6 is recommended. 

 

What does the wired PC get for an IP address from the RBR? 

192.168.1.1 work in a web browser? 

Try a different web browser or different PC? 

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    rickhow
    Aspirant
    Sep 28, 2022

    Thanks for response.  The firmware is v2.7.4.24.  I went to Spectrum and got their latest router ES2251 by Sercomm,  I tried what you said and used my laptop instead of my desktop as was able to access the router without a problem.