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RBR750 - how do I force devices to connect to a specific router or satellite? Or split networks?
I've just installed the RBR750 router with RBS750 satellite, and have an issue. An app that I use requires my tablets to communicate directly with my PC, and it seems the mesh system screws with this...
GunSlingerAUS wrote:I've just installed the RBR750 router with RBS750 satellite, and have an issue. An app that I use requires my tablets to communicate directly with my PC, and it seems the mesh system screws with this.
This should not be... The advantage of the mesh systems is that devices connected to the router or any of the satellites are still connected to the same network. There is no difference in connectivity. Therefore if you're having a problem, we should first diagnose why your app cannot talk to your PC.
What app are you talking about and is than an iPhone or an Android phone? Is your PC correctly connected to your Orbi (e.g., and not directly connected upstream to your Orbi and to your cable modem)? You can first verify that the IP address for your PC and the IP address on your phone are similar except for the last number (e.g., 192.168.1.51 and 192.168.1.84).
Thanks for the feedback guys - I am using DCS UFC, an Android app that pulls out virtual panels from my favourite flight sim, DCS, and maps them to tablets. It turns out the issue was an IP config error on my behalf, not the mesh setup. As you attest, it does indeed appear to be a seamless network, and it's now working perfectly. Extremely happy with this bit of kit, which is rare when it comes to WiFi products.