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RHE42
Aug 14, 2024Aspirant
Orbi App Connected Devices - Network
Using latest Orbi App version with RBR750 plus 2 RBS750 satellites. Experiencing slow WiFi performance. Trying to remove all unused "Devices" from the WiFi network using the App. I show three "networ...
- Aug 16, 2024
What Fw version is loaded on the Orbi system?
Yes you can remove devices if there in a grayed out status from the Orbi app. Just means there no longer connected or seen by the app. If you have them and re-connect them at a later point, then they will return and be seen by the app.
Be sure to disable any MAC Address randomizers on phones and pads while at home:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-App/NETGEAR-Mobile-Applications-and-Apple-Devices-FAQ/td-p/2220016/jump-to/first-unread-messageAlso seen in newer versions of Windows OS.
RHE42 wrote:
Using latest Orbi App version with RBR750 plus 2 RBS750 satellites. Experiencing slow WiFi performance. Trying to remove all unused "Devices" from the WiFi network using the App. I show three "networks" listed as devices with names like DA16200_58D8 and two others. As far as I know, there are no "networks" connected to my Orbi WiFi that I am aware of. I'm afraid to delete them for fear of the results! What are these "networks" and can I safely delete them?
FURRYe38
Aug 16, 2024Guru - Experienced User
What Fw version is loaded on the Orbi system?
Yes you can remove devices if there in a grayed out status from the Orbi app. Just means there no longer connected or seen by the app. If you have them and re-connect them at a later point, then they will return and be seen by the app.
Be sure to disable any MAC Address randomizers on phones and pads while at home:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-App/NETGEAR-Mobile-Applications-and-Apple-Devices-FAQ/td-p/2220016/jump-to/first-unread-message
Also seen in newer versions of Windows OS.
RHE42 wrote:
Using latest Orbi App version with RBR750 plus 2 RBS750 satellites. Experiencing slow WiFi performance. Trying to remove all unused "Devices" from the WiFi network using the App. I show three "networks" listed as devices with names like DA16200_58D8 and two others. As far as I know, there are no "networks" connected to my Orbi WiFi that I am aware of. I'm afraid to delete them for fear of the results! What are these "networks" and can I safely delete them?