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angrynor
May 18, 2024Aspirant
No internet on guest network connected via Satellite
After spending a lot of money on Orbi 970 + 2 satellites because I needed a guest network where a lot of people could connect, it is very disappointing to know that it doesn't work. It took me hou...
plemans
May 18, 2024Guru - Experienced User
What modem/gateway is connected?
What firmware version are you on?
i have the 973 series and my guest network works fine.
What error/problem are you seeing when you try to connect or connect?
angrynor
May 18, 2024Aspirant
Firmware Version
V9.12.2.1_1.2.10
I realized that when the guest(s) connects via the main router, it is fine. However, when a guest connects via a satellite, there will be no internet.
The whole issue is that I have bought this router + 2 satellites because my router needs to be near my modem (provided by my ISP), and the satellite is meant to provide strong and good wifi for them to connect further away.