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RBR550 Streaming Device falls in and out of network
I have an Orbi RBR50 with a main router and two extenders. I use an audio streaming device, Cambridge Audio MXN10 (and sometimes a Blusount Node) that operates as a dedicated music streamer, which pu...
Thank you very much for this diagnostic lead. I have two obstacles in working with it.
1) I can't sign onto the Orbi app. Every effort leads to a "Your request has timed out" error message in five seconds. Do you (or anyone) have any advice on fixing this. In Netgear's infinite arrogance, there is NO access to direct help on this issue.
2) Once I get in, I will have to see how well I can check on the individual IP addresses. I'm pretty good technically, but this may be a little above my expertise (TBD).
I was suggesting to use the Orbi web interface, with a web browser on something with a larger screen than a smartphone (such as a computer, laptop, or tablet). Connect to the Orbi system as usual (Ethernet cable or WiFi) and open a web browser to http://orbilogin.net (see page 98 of the User Manual):
https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBK50/Orbi_UM_EN.pdf
The smartphone running the streaming 'app' should appear on the list of Attached Devices as well as the streaming device.