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MaryRivera
Jun 13, 2022Aspirant
Orbi killed Google Hub
We recently installed the Orbi RBR850 with router and 2 satellites. This was at the end of significant renovations in which we put voice activated bulbs and sockets everywhere. We've got a couple of ...
TC_in_Montana
Jun 14, 2022Virtuoso
Since this is a new setup (new being you are replacing an old router with the 850), it would be helpful to know a few things to help you troubleshoot this issue.
- What type of modem/ont (fiber) connection do you have? Are you cable based/fiber based/etc? It would be good to know the model number as well so we identify whether you have just a modem or a modem/router combination.
- What router did you replace (was it an older Orbi system)?
- I see you said "I've turned wireless on the old router off." So are you/were you running the 850 PLUS the old router? This could definitely be the cause of some of your issues - depending on how you have them set up/wired/etc.