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walkerx
Feb 24, 2019Guide
Orbi Android App
I've noticed with the Orbi Android app, running on Pixel 3 XL if I'm connected it to a orbi satellite it will not work and just says can't connect to network, even though I'm connected to it.
I...
- Mar 07, 2019
resolved the issue
picked up google wifi - setup in about 20 minutes - all devices working and so is their app
wifi might not be ac3000 but at least everything works
FURRYe38
Feb 24, 2019Guru - Experienced User
Ya, and having it not show as working in the app, probably is a indication that the satellite is bad as you said in your other thread.
walkerx
Mar 05, 2019Guide
well installed my replacement orbi's
picked up in app, but not one of the units (main or satellites) show what devices are connected and to which satellite, but if i go into device list on the app, it shows devices connected.
if i go to web interface on tablet it shows devices connected and which orbi connected to
- FURRYe38Mar 05, 2019Guru - Experienced User
Glad you got the new Orbi working.
- walkerxMar 05, 2019Guide
FURRYe38 wrote:
Glad you got the new Orbi working.
got it working, wasn't easy getting it up and running (not as simply as plug it in and away you go), but I also think I shouldn't have updated to the latest firmware as of yet.
- FURRYe38Mar 05, 2019Guru - Experienced User
What do you think you did that you got it working?
Ya, Orbi isn't the quickest system to get setup and running. Took me a good hour to get my friends setup when he bought his. :smileyfrustrated:
walkerx wrote:
FURRYe38 wrote:
Glad you got the new Orbi working.
got it working, wasn't easy getting it up and running (not as simply as plug it in and away you go), but I also think I shouldn't have updated to the latest firmware as of yet.
- CrimpOnMar 05, 2019Guru - Experienced User
walkerx wrote:
picked up in app, but not one of the units (main or satellites) show what devices are connected and to which satellite, but if i go into device list on the app, it shows devices connected.
On my Android Orbi app, I can see which devices are connected by tapping the tiny green spot next to the router or satellite. Show name, IP, link rate, etc.