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gsmitch13's avatar
gsmitch13
Aspirant
Jun 26, 2019
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Xfinity App access no longer allowed?

My Orbi RBR50 is not allowing my Xfinity (comcast) apps to access internet from my wife and my iPhones and iPads.  All other access for other apps and internet on them work fine only the Xfinity apps do not work.  Anyone have an idea why?

  • Glad you got it working. Yes factory reset should include both RBR and RBS to be sure everything is cleared out. 

    Mark your thread as solved so others will know. 

     

    Enjoy. :smileywink:

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  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User

    What Firmware is currently loaded?
    What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?

     

    There been any recent FW updates or changes to access controls or anything with the Orbi system? 

     

    Do other apps work? 

     

    Is this Orbi system a retail bought system? 

    • gsmitch13's avatar
      gsmitch13
      Aspirant

      Firm ware ver V2.3.1.60

      Surfboard Model SB6190

      NG support had me access advance settings and make changes to correct connection issues I was having with my Amazon, Nest and other devices.  The tech suggested it was needed because of either an update or power outage may have caused settings to be error set.

      All other internest apps on all four Apple devices work properly.  ONLY the Xfinity apps fail to read the needed infromation from the wifi connection.

      I bought the Orbi unit from Best Buy.  I had never seen it before I entering the store as I was looking for an option to the Comcast equipment that was constantly dropping my camera feeds and many of my other numerous (now47) wifi connected devices.  It worked perfectly for over a year.  This issue became very apparent after a storm/power outage reset.  First my Amazon equipment was a problem and during a support call with them the issue became more wide spread and they had me call NG support.  It appeared everything was corrected and back to normal but the next day my wife complained she could not stream TV via the Xfinity app in checking I fould that none of my Apply devices could access their apps.  I assumed (still do I think) that is was Xfiniry problem but their tech that showed up says it is the router.  So I am dead in the water for a resoultion. 

      • FURRYe38's avatar
        FURRYe38
        Guru - Experienced User

        What was it that NG support correctly to get your other apps running. Odd that they need to change something. I've never had to configure the Orbi for any app connections. All mine just work, though I don't have Xfininity. Seems that if you didn't make any changes other then what NG did and the XF app had been working and if you didn't change anything since, seems the app maybe a problem. 

         

        I presume you may have uninstalled this app and re-installed it? Does it happen with other devices as well? 

         

        Has a factory reset been performed and setup from scratch then tested again? 

         

        FYI about your ISP modem:

        http://www.badmodems.com