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vuskie
Jul 13, 2018Tutor
Remote Management via Orbi App
Hello All, I am new to this community and have recently bought an Orbi RBK43. I searched the threads for related issues but couldn't find anything.
My problem is that I am using the Orbi I...
- Jul 13, 2018
I spent so much time with support for this very issue and the way I resolved it was to :
1. open the app while on wifi
2. Go into settings from the mobile app and DISABLE remote management
3. Toggle remote management back on
4. disconnect your phone from wifi and try to see it again, should show up
futureAlec
Jul 13, 2018Guide
I spent so much time with support for this very issue and the way I resolved it was to :
1. open the app while on wifi
2. Go into settings from the mobile app and DISABLE remote management
3. Toggle remote management back on
4. disconnect your phone from wifi and try to see it again, should show up
- vuskieJul 13, 2018Tutor
many thanks futureAlec for this! it worked just as you described. I am dis-heartened that I spent over 1 hour and 30 minutes with Netgear support and all they did was to blame everything under the sun. This community definitely shines in my view!
- futureAlecJul 13, 2018Guide
I'm glad it worked for you too! I spent forever on the phone and they did the same thing, I eventually figured out the solution on my own and got back in touch with them specifically to tell them the solution so others could know as well... Apparently that didn't do any good.
- CowBoy1Jul 17, 2018Aspirant
Sorry, on your step two
"2. Go into settings from the mobile app and DISABLE remote management"
how to get into setting from Orbi App (I'm Android phone).
Thanks,
- futureAlecJul 18, 2018Guide
I apologize, I am on an iphone. Assuming it is similar I do this...
While on wifi :
1. Open the app
2. Tap The Home Icon (no text just a little picture of a house, on iphone this is in the upper left hand corner)
3. Tap settings (Little gear icon, next to the word 'Settings')
4. Tap 'Remote Management'
5. Toggle Remote Management to off.
6. Toggle Remote Management to on.
That should do the trick, Hope this helps!
- EvilDaifuJul 30, 2018InitiateYep this works! Orbi cloud settings look like they need a kick to pick up IP addresses.