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Funkyharlemite
Feb 27, 2018Aspirant
Orbi satellite connection
I have the one Orbi base - two satellite Orbi system. I have connected the base to my cable modem. The issues that I am having are the following: - When I arrive in my apt, the WiFi will say t...
tsig
Feb 27, 2018Luminary
Wondering if you are trying to connect to your previous wireless somehow. Did you turn off the wireless function from your other router?
Funkyharlemite
Feb 27, 2018Aspirant
Yes. The previous router was an apple airport. The issue is with the Orbi.
- FURRYe38Feb 27, 2018Guru - Experienced User
What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem?
Do any other devices experience this after leaving the house area and coming back?
What is the device Mfr and model# your using that sees this issue?
You might try disabling Beamforming and MIMO and see if this helps any for when you leave and return home.
Funkyharlemitewrote:
Yes. The previous router was an apple airport. The issue is with the Orbi.- FunkyharlemiteFeb 27, 2018AspirantI will turn the wireless functionality off on the ISP router and let you know what happens.
- FURRYe38Feb 27, 2018Guru - Experienced User
Ok sounds good.
Just curious, how close is the modem/router to the Orbi router? Distance wise.
Funkyharlemitewrote:
I will turn the wireless functionality off on the ISP router and let you know what happens.