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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...
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.
angrynor wrote:
Firmware Version
V9.12.2.1_1.2.10----up to date if you're in the EU. there is a new version if you're not. are the satellites on the same version?Orbi RBE973S | WiFi 7 System | NETGEAR Support
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.---are the satellites hardwired in or wireless?
The whole issue is that I have bought this router + 2 satellites because my router needs to be near my modem----what modem/gateway is this? What model? (provided by my ISP), and the satellite is meant to provide strong and good wifi for them to connect further away.---You're correct in that. And mine do provide a working guest network.
1. as far as I am aware, yes
2. satellites are wireless
3. I can see that it is a FibreHome AN5506-01-A