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Simplisafe Cameras not connecting to new Orbi AX6000 WiFi Internet
I've been unable to get my SimpliSafe cameras linked to the internet via my new Orbi WiFi. The cameras have worked with my last wifi network, a LinkSys EA9300, but they do not link to my Orbi. I know...
What FW version do you have loaded?
Do you have the prior router?
Are you using the same SSID name and password on the Orib AX as you did on the prior router. If not, you can do this and then see if the cameras will connect.
Disable AX Mode temporarily.
Also be sure that CTS and RTS values are changed to 2347 under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings
Thanx for the suggestions but it still isn't working. The access tabs and steps to take you have suggested are not available on my Orbi unit. Yes, I do still have my former wifi router, a Linksys EA9300, but I replaced with this unit. All of my wifi access including my indoor Simplisafe cameras and my two Ring doorbells easily found the 2.4 band on the Linksys but not on this Orbi unit. This Orbi AX6000 unit looks like a plug and play and it has worked like that for my Nest thermostat and my Shark robot vacuum. They found and are on the 2.4 band on this Orbi AX6000 without any special steps. But the Simplisafe cameras and Ring doorbells have not.
MiloRetro wrote:This Orbi AX6000 unit looks like a plug and play and it has worked like that for my Nest thermostat and my Shark robot vacuum. They found and are on the 2.4 band on this Orbi AX6000 without any special steps. But the Simplisafe cameras and Ring doorbells have not.
Is this all based on the existing wireless name (SSID) and security key configuration already in place on these Wi-Fi devices (as used with the old router before)?
There are no controls for disabling AX on ADVANCED > Advanced > Wireless Settings ?
Another possibility beyond the devices not being "compatible" with an acess point running AC and AX (many Intel adapter based units had and have this issue unless current drivers and radio firmware is put in place) - depending on the area you are located: Under some legislations, 2.4 GHz can use the channels 1..13. Direct import or not properly location aware clients might not be able to use channels 12 and 13.What FW version are you using currently?
Disabling of AX is on the BASIC tab/Wireless settings:
"Enable AX - This WiFi mode will enable AX features"
Will vve seen....
MiloRetro wrote:Thanx for the suggestions but it still isn't working. The access tabs and steps to take you have suggested are not available on my Orbi unit. Yes, I do still have my former wifi router, a Linksys EA9300, but I replaced with this unit. All of my wifi access including my indoor Simplisafe cameras and my two Ring doorbells easily found the 2.4 band on the Linksys but not on this Orbi unit. This Orbi AX6000 unit looks like a plug and play and it has worked like that for my Nest thermostat and my Shark robot vacuum. They found and are on the 2.4 band on this Orbi AX6000 without any special steps. But the Simplisafe cameras and Ring doorbells have not.
