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Can't logon to Orbi - "Logon timed out, please try again" - FIXED!
It is ridiculous that Netgear's Orbi app STILL has this problem after more than 2 YEARS!
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-App/Orbi-App-Android-phone-quot-login-timed-out-please-try-again/m-p...
Glennnnn wrote:
I actually bought a new rbs50 today (already had an existing one but needed extra satellite)...
You should be able to set this up without the app.
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It is essential for some things, but not setting up a router.
Far from satisfactory for many people – some of us avoid apps where possible – but a stopgap until Netgear finally gets its act together.
This one has been going on for more than a month now. And some devices really do need the app for setup, as Netgear rushes to simplify (dumb down) the "user experience".
"It is essential for some things, but not setting up a router."
Yes but that's a pretty low bar for a $170 router. These are features that are listed on the tin.
If I want to change my password, access network security features, or monitor devices... I need the app. I can still haul out my laptop and hardwire...but that's a workaround for a temporary issue. This is a bug they caused by updating, it affects a large group of users, and they barely addressed it for two months.
That's a brand issue.