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Hello,
I have the orbi RBRE960 and have been using it for more than a year now.
I have found that is would be really useful to have an option to remotely restart the orbi satellites on demand aswell as via a schedule, it seems crazy that this option doesn't exist despite the fact that other mesh systems have it, and given the fact that you can restart the main router.
Regards,
Liam
3 Comments
Reboots are somethign that should not be needed on a scheduled basis. If reboots are being done, then there is something wrong and the problem should be investigated. Wifi router systems are meant to be online 24/7 and working well. If reboots are needed frequency, means there is a problem that reboots are masking and not resolving.
Users can reboot Orbi systems remotely from the Orbi app. Feature been there for a long time.
Remote WEB UI access has been removed a few years back due to security concerns. NG recommends using Orbi app for remote access to some limited features which includes Rebooting the system. This triggers a reboot of the RBS as well.
Hi FURRYe38,
Thank you for your response. While I understand the perspective that regular reboots may indicate an underlying issue, some users find scheduled or on-demand restarts helpful for maintenance or optimization purposes. I am fully aware about using the Orbi app for remote reboot functionality, however I have found that after testing this only reboots the orbi router not the satellites.
Best regards,
Liam
I know that the new 9 series reboots the RBS. I don't think the older Orbi support it. Not sure if NG will be forthcoming for it nor rebooting of the RBS...one could get a networking power switch to connect to the RBS and use this as a alternative way to power cycle the RBS...I have these devices and work great.
