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Disable 5 GHz Oribi RBR53
Model RBK53 Orbi Router with 2 satellites, Firmware V2.1.4.16 with a computer running Windows 10. I have a RBK53 Orbi router. I have a new device which I need to connect to the router. The new devic...
I understand that the Ambient Weather should connect to 2.4 GHz and not see the 5 GHz. But, I have attempted to connect the Ambient Weather and it will not connect. I have Disabled 5 GHz SSID broadcast, and reduced the power of the 5GHz to 25%. The Ambient weather will still not connect. I wish that Netgear Inc. would respond and help with this issue, How to Temporally Disable the 5GHz .
Um, if the device will not connect to the Orbi and other devices do, this one device maybe the problem and you should contact the Mfr of this device and ask for help and information regarding it.
Another test you can try is to set the Orbi for no wifi security temporarily. Does the device connect then? If so, go back and set WPA and TPIK only and see if the device will connect. Then try WPA2 and AES only and test.
Try manual channels 1, 6 or 11.