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jftobolski
Feb 02, 2023Aspirant
Orbi RBR850 access control - what does it actually do?
I have an Orbi RBR850. Everything working well, have >100 devices with IP reservations, hence I have only a small DHCP address range set aside for "other devices". Recently I've been seen an apple ...
jftobolski
Feb 02, 2023Aspirant
Thanks for the reply - it does respond to ping, but only intermittently (meaning there might be 50-100 unsuccessful attempts, then 5-10 replies... repeat.
The log files weren't terribly self explanatory - the IP address in question shows up in the files, but not sure where exactly to look for actual packet traffic - anything you can suggest would be appreciated.
Good thought on the satellite that this device links to. It does move around. then again, so does a WEMO in-wall light switch so I wouldn't consider that high-grade information.
jftobolski
Feb 02, 2023Aspirant
Sorry - an addendum. There is no lan.pcap file. There is an eth4.pcap and and BR.pcap. Neither are in plaintext though.
- CrimpOnFeb 02, 2023Guru - Experienced User
jftobolski wrote:
Sorry - an addendum. There is no lan.pcap file. There is an eth4.pcap and and BR.pcap. Neither are in plaintext though.
Oh, joy. Looks like Netgear decided to change how packet capture works in the AX products. (sigh)
pcap files are indeed binary files that can be displayed using a number of free programs. For Windows, I use Wireshark.
- SLK-PurdueFeb 02, 2023Luminary
Pcap files are for Wireshark. It is a free download and will decode the file. You like want the BR.pcap info
Scott