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AlonzosDad
Feb 07, 2025Guide
Orbi850 and power loss
I have two RBR850s connected to a Netgear modem (one upstairs and the satellite downstairs). (A few years old). I have Alexa’s set up over the townhouse which always works fine EXCEPT when there is a...
plemans
Feb 07, 2025Guru - Experienced User
It might be an issue of start up and not getting an initial connection if the orbi is up and running while the modem isn't.
Try powering off the alexa's, orbi, and modem. Then boot up modem, give it a couple minutes to fully boot, then the orbi (couple minutes again), and then try the alexa's.
- AlonzosDadFeb 07, 2025Guide
Yes, I do that and most times it will help after restarting everything two or three times but most all times I’m left with a Hue light or two that needs to be rediscovered. Annoying. L