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BrianG_Simi
Apr 05, 2021Star
What does "Connected via Orbi" mean in my wi-fi connection & is it a problem "via Orbi" is now gone?
I was struggling with the Samsung "Couldn't Authenticate Connection" error and went through a number of different ways to remove and recreate my current wi-fi connection. At some point in the "re...
schumaku
Apr 06, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Probably is shows the network with this "via Orbi" somewhere in the Orbi App - on plain Android (or Apple iOS) only the network name (SSID) will be shown.
- BrianG_SimiApr 06, 2021StarJust to be clear, the "Connected via Orbi" was showing in the Android (Samsung One UI 3.1) wifi screen, not within the Orbi app.
I was hoping it has some significance and provides a clue to the authentication errors I was seeing. I can't seem to duplicate it. Perhaps, it's related to creating the network directly from the main router vs a satellite?- CrimpOnApr 06, 2021Guru - Experienced User
An internet search for "Samsung One UI 3.1 WiFi" turned up numerous issues with connecting to WiFi after the Samsung update.
I did not locate a post that specifically mentions the term "via", but I gave up pretty quickly.
My guess is that since this appeared on the phone, the answer lies with Samsung, not Netgear.
- BrianG_SimiApr 06, 2021Star
I'm sure the "authentication" issue is with Samsung, but that's really not my question - I think I've got the authentication issue "solved".
What I'm wondering is what the mechanism would be for my Samsung connection to be "aware" that I was connected "via Orbi". Is the router advertising itself in a way that Samsung / Android can pick up? Is this something that's just standard in the WiFi spec or something special between Samsung \ Android and Orbi? Was it somehow related to having the Orbi app installed? Most importantly, is there any downside to no longer seeing "via Orbi"?