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Tutor

Apr 12, 2020

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Older Wifi Devices Not Connecting to Orbi Wifi 6

Orb Wifi 6 - Orbi AX6000 Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System

Model: RBK852

I have an older Insignia Google Home device that connects fine to my older Wifi Router but won't connect to the Orbi Wifi 6. Any suggestions for configuration that allow older devices to connect?

njsteblay
Apr 20, 2020
Yes, I posted in the other forum as directed. I increased the CTS/RTS Threshold to 2347.

4 Replies

CrimpOn
Guru
Apr 12, 2020
You are more likely to get an informed response by posting in the community forum for the WiFi 6 (AX) product line:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-AX/bd-p/en-home-orbi-ax
Those of us who watch this forum mostly have the residential WiFi5 products.
Sorry.
FURRYe38
Guru
Apr 18, 2020
Any progress on this?
Are you using the same SSID name and PW as what you used on your prior router?
njsteblay wrote:
Orb Wifi 6 - Orbi AX6000 Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System
Model: RBK852

I have an older Insignia Google Home device that connects fine to my older Wifi Router but won't connect to the Orbi Wifi 6. Any suggestions for configuration that allow older devices to connect?
- njsteblay
  Tutor
  Apr 20, 2020
  Yes, I posted in the other forum as directed. I increased the CTS/RTS Threshold to 2347.
  - FURRYe38
    Guru
    Apr 20, 2020
    And did this resolved your issue? Looks like it.
    njsteblay wrote:
    Yes, I posted in the other forum as directed. I increased the CTS/RTS Threshold to 2347.