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Retired_Member
Jul 26, 2021RBR850 Satellite iPad Data Usage
According to the network map on the app, our ipad is showing as a satelite with a magenta light next to the icon. It does not show this when logged in online. Does leaving as is have any effects, s...
svetaketu
Jul 26, 2021Luminary
Hi Retired_Member,
From what I know, NG uses an API on their app to identify the type of devices that connects to the router.
Your iPad showing as a satelltie just means that the API incorrectly detected it. I believe this should not affect your data usage.
You mentioend that you see this issue on the Network Map. Do you see the said iPad on the Device Manager? Is it identified properly?