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run 2 different wifi networks with 1 modem?
I purchased the new Ax6000 RBR850 Orbi + satellites. A couple of my laptops do not seem to want to stay connected or even recognize it consistently, despite updating the network adapter drivers. I...
p.s. If the laptops are really old, sometimes older devices do not get along well when the "ax" feature is enabled on the WiFi system. You might try unchecking that feature temporarily and see if it makes a difference.
Thanks. I might do that. I want to take advantage of full features for the devices that are working well. One of the laptops is getting replaced soon, but 2 are work provided laptops so not completely in control. One is an Asus gaming laptop that is old (~ 4 years). We uninstalled the network adapter and reinstalled and it works for a while but then disconnects and have to go through process again to see the new network. My work laptop is a Dell Latitude 7490 and am trying to get an upgrade. It connects but periodically disconnects and reconnects; complicated by VPN so have to continually disconnect and reconnect for my outlook and teams to stay connected. My husband’s work laptop won’t even see it and since no admin rights hasn’t gotten drivers updated yet.
gk7 wrote:
My husband’s work laptop won’t even see it and since no admin rights hasn’t gotten drivers updated yet.
If the ax feature is disabled, the new Orbi RBR850 WiFi should be identical to the RBR50 WiFi. If it "saw" the Orbi before, it should see it now. By "see" means the Orbi WiFi appears on the list of available WiFi networks? i.e. the problem is that the Orbi WiFi does not even show up to be selected?
YOu can run two Orbis. However I would recommend keeping the SSIDs Different from the other.
I have done this as a couple of my modems and ISP allow for having two or more routers running at the same time while in router mode. Not all ISPs or modems allow this.
You can run a router behind another router as well, just be sure to use the 1st routers DMZ for the 2nd router running behind it to help avoid double NAT issues. I've done this as well.
Also be sure to use far appart channels on each system. So main system keep it at channel 1 and 40, the other system, keep it at 11 and 48. Separate and different SSID names is recommended.
