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Alex-
Mar 25, 2024Aspirant
Orbi LBR20: Apple PowerBooks don't see the WiFi network SSID
I am using the ORBI LBR20 with standard, out-of-the-box configuration. All of my devices can see the SSID and connect to the WiFi network, except my older Apple Powerbooks (I still use two of them) d...
- Mar 25, 2024
Ah, So maybe not AES supporting which is possible. Try WPA and TKIP setting on the LBR?
CrimpOn
Mar 25, 2024Guru - Experienced User
Can you check on the Orbi web interface on the Wireless Menu whether the box "Enable ax" is checked on the 2.4G WiFi network?
It could be that a device this old is not compatible with the more modern protocol. (My understanding is that 802.11ax is backward compatible with older devices, but that some devices get confused.) Might be a good idea to check in Apple forums for information about this older product.
FURRYe38
Mar 25, 2024Guru - Experienced User
FYI, 20 series Orbis don't support AX modes. They are all AC mode systems.