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RBS50 Not emitting WiFi
Hey guys,
I am completely stumped at the problem.
Reboots. Firmware upgrades. Downgrades. I feel like I've done the lot.
I've had my Orbi for about a year an a half now, but apart from a few drop outs here and there, its generlly been solid for my use. I've recently added on the Arlo system (which may or not be important) via the Satellite and its been worked well for about a week.
I've been experiencing disconnects more often, so i did a power cycle and things went fine. But the past two days, it seems like the Orbi Satellite is no longer emitting wifi.. BUT the Arlo System (when connected via the Satellite's ethernet) works. I still get the notifications on my phone.
I can connect to the Satellites IP Address (when im connected to the main router) - but nothing else seems to connect to it. My guess is.. the its not emitting WiFi anymore.
Does anyone have any advice? I've literally spent my entire Sunday trying to fix this.
Thanks!
8 Replies
Disable the Arlo device, turn them OFF.
Do a factory reset on the Orbi router and have a wired PC connected to the router. Walk thru the set up wizard and give some new SSID name and simple password. Use something unique. Don't add any satellites. Set the WPA security to Disable or OPEN temporarily. When you get to the end. Look for this new SSID name and PW. Does it appear on a wireless device? If you do, go back in and set WPA2 to AES. Does any wireless device see and connect here?
Yep, all good. I've got to that point. Not to sound dumb, but whats next?
I've tried connecting to the satellite, but no luck. Still doesn't seem to want to connect.
Just to add on... so when i connect to the Satellite IP (when im on the network) - it says its emitting wifi, but nothing is connecting.
So connections with the router is good?
Connecting the satellite is good, however when you connect devices to the satellite, your not getting any internet access?
- That's correct. Everything is fine with the router.
Ethernet connection is fine with the Satellite. Supposedly it SAYS it's emitting WiFi, but nothing is connecting.
There's the 'hidden network's that I'm detecting that connects the router and satellite and that's a full bars..
