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Rexhunt's avatar
Rexhunt
Follower
Nov 26, 2019

Work laptop can’t see Wi-Fi network RBK852

For some reason when I replaced the Orbi hardware with the new RBK852 all other devices had no problem connecting to the network except for my work laptop that can’t see the network. Any idea what ...
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Tangmu
Star
Dec 31, 2019

I also had a Thinkpad that couldn't see my SSID with the RBK852.  I had success the same as reported in this thread - get the latest WiFi drivers and re-install.  have seen the same thing in a number of threads, so just adding a post so it'll be easy for people to find.

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Dec 31, 2019

Thanks for letting us know. 


Enjoy. :smileywink:

Tangmu wrote:

I also had a Thinkpad that couldn't see my SSID with the RBK852.  I had success the same as reported in this thread - get the latest WiFi drivers and re-install.  have seen the same thing in a number of threads, so just adding a post so it'll be easy for people to find.