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bd8134dud
Aug 08, 2025Aspirant
RBE771 AP mode, Orbi app says cant find
Recently purchased RBE771 with 1 satellite. Had terrible trouble setting up in AP mode as it kept wanting to go into router. I have Verizon Fois which is in the basement and the I wanted wireless acc...
FURRYe38
Aug 08, 2025Guru - Experienced User
Did you configure Dynamic or Static AP mode configuration. Static is recommended with a PC and web browser:
Static IP Address Configuration for AP Mode | NETGEAR Communities
What Iphone model and iOS do you have?
Does the Orbi app connect to the system while in router mode?
Be sure to disable any MAC Address randomizers on phones and pads while at home:
NETGEAR Mobile Applications and Android/Apple/Windows Devices FAQ | NETGEAR Communities