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Bpasker
Mar 08, 2021Tutor
RBK 852 Satellite Security Type: None
I have found that my wifi satellite is not secure on the satellite only on 5 ghz. I have tried to reset but when I do it creates a new wifi SID for my 2.4 on my satellite. You can see my mac connecti...
- Mar 09, 2021
Ok, thanks for the update. Yes, the RBS and RBR can't be parallel connected to the host router, the RBS needs to be in series behind the RBR to propberly get synced and work correctly with the RBR. 3rd party routers may or may not work correctly to let data pass thru from the RBR to the RBS when in parallel so maybe upon initial installation it worked however upoin a FW update on the host router or on Orbi has changed that configuration which wasn't supported in the first place. RBS need to be connected to the RBR as such when ethernet connected:
This cofiguration has worked fine over the couple of years I've had my systems online.
FURRYe38
Mar 08, 2021Guru
What Firmware version is currently loaded on the RBR ane RBS?
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
This would be a problem only solved by using same version of FW on the RBS as whats on the RBR or a reset of the RBS to the RBR.
- BpaskerMar 08, 2021Tutor
- FURRYe38Mar 08, 2021Guru
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- BpaskerMar 08, 2021Tutor
RBR850 wireless page and firmware.