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elmaco
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Hi,

 

I need to change my Orbi RBR850 router (wifi mesh) from 5ghz to 2.4 ghz so we can connect to lamps.

Whenever I visit 192.168.1.1 to enter de admin it wants me to change the password, I´ve done it but it never gets me to any real admin page.

 

Any ideas how to get to the admin?

 

I have the app installed but I can´t see any place to change from 5 to 2.4 ghz from the app.

 

Thanks.

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CrimpOn
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@elmaco wrote:

I need to change my Orbi RBR850 router (wifi mesh) from 5ghz to 2.4 ghz so we can connect to lamps.

Whenever I visit 192.168.1.1 to enter the admin it wants me to change the password, I´ve done it but it never gets me to any real admin page.


Orbi WiFi already broadcasts both 2.4G and 5G WiFi.  The warning, often in BIG BOLD type, "MUST have 2.4G WiFi", is simply stating that the device has only a 2.4G WiFi radio chip.  It cannot detect or connect to any other frequencies.  This is similar to products that state, "Requires two AA batteries."  If you have only C and D cells, they will not fit.

 

While there are a few Internet of Things (IoT) products that have poorly written smartphone apps, the vast majority connect automatically to the Orbi.

 

1) Have you tried using the smartphone app to set up a light bulb?

2) What brand of light bulb is this?

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FURRYe38
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Orbi AX systems don't support separation of SSIDs. 

 

You'll need to set up the PW again. 

To set up password recovery:
Launch an Internet browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your router’s network.
Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.
A login window opens.
Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home screen displays.
Select ADVANCED > Administration > Set Password.
The Set Password screen displays.
Select the Enable Password Recovery check box.
Select two security questions and provide answers to them.
Click the Apply button.
Your changes are saved.

 

If this fails to work, Wire connect a PC to the router and factory reset the router using the back push pin button. Hold it in for 15 seconds then let go. Power OFF the ISP modem for 30 seconds than back on. Wait for the WHITE led to slowly pulsate on top of the RBR, then log in to orbilogin.com using a web browser and walk thru the setup wizard. This time write down all important information for safe keeping later on.

 

Netgear has set up a community forum specifically for the Orbi AX (WiFi 6) products. Most of the people who watch that forum are more likely to have experience with Orbi AX and know how to work it better than those of us who follow this "general Orbi" forum. Might be more likely to find someone who has a solution if the question is posted there:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-AX/bd-p/en-home-orbi-ax


Please use this link to the main forum product list to review and choose where to make your posts. 
https://community.netgear.com/t5/NETGEAR-Forum/ct-p/en-netgear


Thank you

 

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FURRYe38
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Any progress on this? 


@elmaco wrote:

Hi,

 

I need to change my Orbi RBR850 router (wifi mesh) from 5ghz to 2.4 ghz so we can connect to lamps.

Whenever I visit 192.168.1.1 to enter de admin it wants me to change the password, I´ve done it but it never gets me to any real admin page.

 

Any ideas how to get to the admin?

 

I have the app installed but I can´t see any place to change from 5 to 2.4 ghz from the app.

 

Thanks.


 

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