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nullreturned
Jun 13, 2025Follower
Orbi 873 issues with Printer/Thermostats
So I have the Orbi 873 on firmware V10.5.19.4_1.1.27 (though this happens on the older firmware). I have two types of devices that are having issues connecting to the system. One is an HP Officejet...
FURRYe38
Jun 13, 2025Guru - Experienced User
What security mode is set on the RBR for wireless security, mixed mode or single mode?
As a quick test, disabling WPA security on the main WLAN, can these devices connect at all to the main WLAN or try the IoT network when set to None? Enable WPA security after trying this step.
Wondering if you set up the RBR750 with same SSID name and password and get these connected, then just turn OFF the 750, would they migrate to the BE system while left online?
I see the printer has a ethernet port. Can you connect the printer to the RBR or RBS via ethernet?
What channels are you using on the BE system?