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KenFi's avatar
KenFi
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May 19, 2020
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Orbi Router/ Orbi App

My actual model # is RBR40, it was not available in the dropdown menu.   Can someone explain when I go on the Orbi app on my phone it indicates Internet: Offline and has a purple dot   However, ...
  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    May 29, 2020

    Solid magenta. If your Orbi satellite ring is solid magenta, it is unable to obtain an IP address from your router or unable to your router.

     

    That verizon box sure is a pain. 

    You can try putting the orbi back in router mode. then see if the verizon router has a dmz so place the orbi ip address in. 

     

    There's also troubleshooting and setup here:

    https://kb.netgear.com/31100/How-do-I-set-up-my-Orbi-system-to-work-with-Fios