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codys
Guide
Dec 10, 2021

Orbi WiFi6 RBR750 Pause Devices DOES NOT WORK - firmware V4.6.5.14

The pause/resume device capability of My Orbi Wifi6 RBR650 Router DOES NOT WORK. I really need this capability for my kids and I spent a ton of money on this router for this kind of functionality. I ...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Dec 13, 2021

What is happening when you are trying to pause a device?

 

Has a IP address reservation been setup for the devices that need to be controlled ON the router? Under Basic Tab/Setup/LAN Setup? 

 

 

  • codys's avatar
    codys
    Guide
    Dec 14, 2021

    What happens is that those devices can still accecss the internet despite me pausing them. Are you telling me all of those devices need a static IP in order for pause/resume to work?

     

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      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      Dec 16, 2021

      I said "IP address reservation" which needs to be set ON the router. Static IP addresses are set ON devices. 

      • codys's avatar
        codys
        Guide
        Dec 20, 2021

        Thanks for the calrification, I'll have a look at that.