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RBK50 — Orbi AC3000 Cannot find router
I have a RBK50 — Orbi AC3000 I bought and I have tried several times to hook it up and always get the message cannot find router. Not sure what to try? My tp link router works fine with my internet...
I have used the app on my iPad and then tried my iPhone with same result. I have Ethernet cord connected directly from internet modem to Ethernet port on the Orbi
Thanks. Best to stick with the iPad for now because of the larger screen.
The Orbi comes from the factory configured with a WiFi name (SSID) and password that are written on the bottom label (in tiny print). Mine also came with a plastic wrapper around the router with the same information - which I took off and threw away immediately and was really annoyed later.
Connect the WAN (yellow) port on the Orbi to the ethernet jack on the modem.
(at this point, it is a good idea to know exactly which model of modem you have - brand and model number)
Turn Orbi on.
On the iPad, you have to connect to the Orbi WiFi network by selecting the WiFi that matches the label and entering the password.
At THAT point, it's time to start up the Orbi app.
(If you followed these steps already and it failed, please let me know)
p.s. I forgot to mention that many people decide to change the Orbi WiFi name and password to match the router that they are replacing, for two reasons:
- All of their WiFi devices should connect automatically to the new Orbi just like they did to the old WiFi.
- If they decide they want to "go back", it's just a matter of unplugging the Orbi and plugging in the old router.
Thank you I will give this a try. Was getting frustrated with it not working. It is supposed to be a good setup.
Those of us who frequent this forum have been very happy with the Orbi. There are occasional issues, and helpful people have usually found solutions. When I (seldom) look at user forums for other products, I see the same sorts of issues. I think the routers with ugly black antennas pointing in all directions are sort of cool, but my wife prefers the "minimalist" look of the Orbi in our living room.