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New - RBR750 / RBS750 Firmware Version 7.2.6.21 Released
New Features: 09/08/2023
Supports Separate SSID IoT network.
https://kb.netgear.com/000064267/How-do-I-enable-or-disable-the-Internet-of-things-IoT-network-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-6E-System
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Followed the directions and upgraded. Did the RBS750 units first and then the RBR750. Appears to be working well.
One important note, I did need to restart each RBS750 after the RBR750 was upgraded to re-establish connection. As each is on a UPS and mounted on the all, required a ladder.
Otherwise working fine at this time.
I didn't see the "IoT" network feature at first. You need to go into Wireless setup. You'll then see a "Wireless IoT Settings' and the ability to "enable" an IoT wireless SSID along with password.
Nice to have this feature added finally. I believe it's important to have a Trusted, IoT and Guest wireless SSID.
So to use the IoT Wi-Fi do I have to reconnect all my IoT devices with a new SSID? I would imagine using the same SSID and password is confusing to the network.
Theobuck wrote:
So to use the IoT Wi-Fi do I have to reconnect all my IoT devices with a new SSID? I would imagine using the same SSID and password is confusing to the network.
Every WiFi network must have a unique 'name' (SSID). Thus, the new IoT network must have a name that is different from the primary WiFi network and the Guest WiFi network. The three networks could be named "john1", "john2", "john3". Whatever.
If you choose to enable the IoT network, it is up to you to choose how many device you want to spend time changing from the network they are on now to the new IoT network. If every device is working now, why mess with any of them?
If a particular device is difficult to connect to the Orbi, then enabling the IoT network guarantees that you can force the smartphone to connect to the Orbi at 2.4G.
- Does the new iot network use the same channel space as the primary network?
Yes.
- Thank you “If every device is working now, why mess with any of them?” makes absolutely perfect sense. I will keep that information in my pocket in case I run into any stubborn IoT problems.
Be sure to save off a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a reset is needed.
https://kb.netgear.com/000062080/How-do-I-back-up-the-configuration-settings-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System
Enjoy. 📡
Theobuck wrote:
Thank you “If every device is working now, why mess with any of them?” makes absolutely perfect sense. I will keep that information in my pocket in case I run into any stubborn IoT problems.
