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Logitech Squeezebox not connecting to RBK852
Hello,
I recently got the Orbi RBK852 to replace the Orbi RBK50.
All works good except that my Squeezebox Touch (2x) cannot keep a stable connection and becomes unusable.
I have been searching various forums to find a solution and it seems that the Squeezebox Touch does not work well with Wifi6.
Tried what is described here and which appeared to work for the user. Unfortunately, for me it does not. The only difference I can see between my and his/her set up is the version of the firmware, where I am using the latest 7.2.6.21.
It looks as if disabling the AX features on the RBK852, still leaves something in the air which the SB Touch does not like, and which does not exist with the RBK50 (using firmware 2.7.5.4).
My current workaround was to go back to the RBK50 and keep the RBK852 as shelf ware, which is not ideal.
Many thanks for any suggestions from anyone?
Checking some online research, seems that this particular device is from around 14 years ago. So standards then and how they were implemented by the Mfr would have to be changed by the Mfr, not by NG.
Also noticed that one PDF I found for this mentions WEP encryption. "Squeezebox Touch follows the 802.11 standard and uses hexadecimal keys for WEP encryption. WEP keys are 10 characters or 26 characters (for 64-bit and 128-bit encryption, respectively)."
WEP was something that was good up to one point in time, years ago, however became compromised and superseded by WPA and WPA2, thus across the board, some model routers and device mfr's stopped including this form of security in devices and firmware in later years. I believe the 50 series still had it back then since Orbi first appear around 2016. Current Orbi AX systems have never supported WEP. So maybe one reason why the AX mode suggestion didn't work on Orbi AX system as your device maybe only supported WEP encryption and not WPA2. Something to check with, however I see the Mfr has discontinued this model anyways. I doubt they will be doing anything regarding this.
Only think you might try is find you a older generation router or WIFI AP from that era or with in 5 years of that era, has WEP support, and it up as a separate WIFI system behind the Orbi AX system. Or find you a newer alternative to a device that's kind of out of date for newer WIFI systems.
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are you able to setup an IoT ssid network with just wpa2 for the squeezebox? Might try that.
Stinks to have to hamstring your network for a device from 2009
- Thank you for your suggestion.
Yes, I tried that too with unfortunately the same outcome.
There are a couple of settings on the RBK50 which are non-existent (or at least not visible on the web interface) on the RBK852 such as daisy chain and fast roaming.
Not sure if the problem lies possibly there?
PS. You are right, Squeezeboxes are old. I just happen to love the LMS platform and these devices have been and still are daily companions. There are possible workarounds to further explore such as ethernet power adapters and ethernet to wifi bridges.Or simply use the old rbk in access point mode. You'd only need the router. Set it on a different channel/ssid to prevent interference and just connect the squeezebox to that.
Quite a bit more power than it needs as any old 2.4ghz router would work
