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RBR/RBS50 broadcasting multiple SSID
Hi! Sorry if this is a redundant question (I did check...) I just installed the RBR50 and two RBS50's (including firmware updates, AP setup). One RBS50 is cabled to the router, the other has a wi...
CrimpOn, thanks! I found that the wired satellite was not updating its SSID (no idea why but this should not happen!). I reset the satellite, ressynchonized and everything is fine now.
Great feedback!
Might be useful to determine which Orbi is broadcasting which SSID. i.e. turn off one of the satellites. Does the wrong SSID disappear? Turn off the other satellite and check again. Since it is "impossible" for the Orbi to broadcast two SSID's (hah), my guess is that one of the Orbi satellites is no longer connected correctly. OR.... the wrong SSID is coming from a different WiFi access point, not the Orbi at all.
CrimpOn, thanks! I found that the wired satellite was not updating its SSID (no idea why but this should not happen!). I reset the satellite, ressynchonized and everything is fine now.
Great feedback!