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whammy
Aspirant
Oct 26, 2018

Remote Management On Internal Network Only

All,   I want to enable the remote management service on the Orbi router in order to use the android app.  I am not using the default router wireless network name and password and the Orbi app do...
Troubleshooting
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whammy
Aspirant
Oct 26, 2018

RBK50 & FW ver 2.2.1.210

 

As for the modem, it is a Motorola cable modem.  Why does that matter?

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Oct 26, 2018

Checking for NAT on the WAN side of the Orbi. 

 

Management is kind of already open on the LAN side, as the Orbi and satellite can be access all the time on the LAN side. Opening up Remote Management is for WAN side access while your away from home. LAN side management can be accessed by the Orbi app from home or from remote locations.