Orbi 750 and 2.4gHz SSID

TexARC
Guide
Nov 24, 2020
when I installed the orbi it did a firmware upgrade as part of the installation process, so I would have to guess from a distance that it is the latest version. I can check when I get home from work in about 12 hours. thanks.
- FURRYe38
  Guru - Experienced User
  Nov 24, 2020
  Let us know if some of the suggestions work as well...
  Check with the mfr of this device as well to see if they have any help and information. Ensure it's software or firmware is up to date.
  TexARC wrote:
  when I installed the orbi it did a firmware upgrade as part of the installation process, so I would have to guess from a distance that it is the latest version. I can check when I get home from work in about 12 hours. thanks.
  - TexARC
    Guide
    Nov 24, 2020
    all of the ambient weather stations rely on 2.4 GHz for connection to the router. if there is no way for orbee to provide an SSID for 2.4 GHz then that's a dead end. unless I can use one of the mesh extenders from Netgear which I mentioned in my original post? is there a way to connect one of these to orbi since they do differentiate a 5 and a 2.4 wavelength, that would be ideal. are Orbi and nighthawk mesh extender compatible?
TexARC
Guide
Nov 25, 2020
"
What Firmware version is currently loaded?
Disable AX mode on the RBR.
Might try setting CTS value to 2347 Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings"

Hi. The firmware is the latest according to netgear -
Firmware Version
V3.2.16.6_1.4.4
I've gone through and disabled 5mHz options throughout, as well as AX mode and setting CTS value to 2347 , the scanner on the weather station cannot see any wi-fi network. My efforts continue. :)
- FURRYe38
  Guru - Experienced User
  Nov 25, 2020
  Can try updating FW to see:
  https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-AX/New-Firmware-Out-Today/m-p/2005684/highlight/true#M9268
  
  Sounds like the device is not compatible or have the ability to see Smart Connect enabled wifi signals. I would recommend contacting the mfr of trhis device and ask them about this. Possible there wifi drivers are not up to date enough to see whats being broadcast by Orbi.
  TexARC wrote:
  "
  What Firmware version is currently loaded?
  Disable AX mode on the RBR.
  Might try setting CTS value to 2347 Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings"
  
  Hi. The firmware is the latest according to netgear -
  Firmware Version
  V3.2.16.6_1.4.4
  I've gone through and disabled 5mHz options throughout, as well as AX mode and setting CTS value to 2347 , the scanner on the weather station cannot see any wi-fi network. My efforts continue. :)

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