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jjp22
Mar 11, 2026Aspirant
I'm at wits end with 870
Before Christmas I upgraded my internet to 2GIG, and purchased an Orbi 870 with two satellites to handle it. It seemed OK at the time. Then the second satellite started connecting only to the first...
StephenB
Mar 12, 2026Guru - Experienced User
jjp22 wrote:Channels are whatever factory settings are. I don't know enough to change them.
You can log into the router web ui using orbilogin.com on the Lenovo. Click on the wireless menu - you can see (and change) the channel assignments there.
jjp22 wrote:Cable to router is good, as router reads 2+ GIG speed on orbi app.
In the web ui, click on the "attached devices" screen. If that doesn't respond, reboot the router and try again after a few minutes. The two satellites will be at the top. Let us know the connection type, and the connection quality.
jjp22
Mar 12, 2026Aspirant
Connections are wireless 5GHz + 6 GHz. Today both satellites are connected. Status green good.