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priverapomar's avatar
priverapomar
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Nov 06, 2018
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FOSCAM FI9900P can't connect wifi to RBK40

Hi Guys   It is my first time with Orbi. Originally my wifi network was namaged by TP-Link Archer C60, so I have decided replace by Netgear.   Anyway, some issues happen when I try to connect...
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  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Nov 07, 2018

    Ok, thanks for letting us know. 

     

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Nov 07, 2018

Any progress on this? Just checkin...

priverapomar wrote:

Hi  FURRYe38, thanks to quick answer

 

Currently I have RBK43 (router an two satellites) with FW V2.2.1.210 over all of them. The internet access come from CISCO DPC3825 by Cable and Cisco is configuring as Bridge internet connection. The Orbi RBK40 is my main router. I'm covering around 433 Sq ft and around this sizing I have the Foscam Cameras.

 

Channels are setting as "Auto" and the router has taken Channel 13. The Wireless Security used is by defult providing by Router (WPA2-PSK [AES]).

 

Let me try with any stuff of configuration suggested by you. Anyway, in the mind time, let me know if you need more details or information about my Orbi configration.

 

Thanks a lot

 

priverapomar's avatar
priverapomar
Tutor
Nov 07, 2018

Yes... some progress but not good.

 

I have applied changes of configuration such us WIFI 2.4GHZ channels to 1, 6 or 11 and desabling MIMO, Fast Roaming, IPv6, etc.

Now, the camera can connect to Orbi, but in erratic way. Lost package.

 

My concern is about what portion of Orbi are providing access to get IP. Around 26 ft I have a Satellite, but the connection try to do to Ordi Router (40ft behind).

 

Honestly, it is my first experience with Orbi, so my apologize to do some simple questions.

 

Nice day to everybody

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Nov 07, 2018

    You can try this, 

    Set the IP address pool size on the router to 192.168.1.100 to .200. Then set a static IP address on the camera to 192.168.1.90.

     

     

    • priverapomar's avatar
      priverapomar
      Tutor
      Nov 07, 2018

      Hi

       

      My DHCP pool size has been defined from 192.168.1.20 to 254. The range between 192.168.1.2 to 10 are free to use with statics IPs. The camera has 192.168.1.3 (static)

       

      Anyway, do you suggest change the pool size according your previous commnent ?

       

      In other hand, I will trying to get any information from FOSCAM support. Maybe a new version of firmware could be available.

       

      Thanks.

      • FURRYe38's avatar
        FURRYe38
        Guru - Experienced User
        Nov 07, 2018

        Ok, I wasn't sure you had a custome pools size or not so reason why I mentiond it. If you have the camera at a static and it's outside of the pool, then you should ok. 

         

        Let us know if you find anything out from FOSCAM...

        priverapomar wrote:

        Hi

         

        My DHCP pool size has been defined from 192.168.1.20 to 254. The range between 192.168.1.2 to 10 are free to use with statics IPs. The camera has 192.168.1.3 (static)

         

        Anyway, do you suggest change the pool size according your previous commnent ?

         

        In other hand, I will trying to get any information from FOSCAM support. Maybe a new version of firmware could be available.

         

        Thanks.

         

  • st_shaw's avatar
    st_shaw
    Master
    Nov 07, 2018

    Cameras do not roam between WiFi access points.  Your camera will connect to the first Orbi it sees and never change. When you power cycle Orbi or make a change (like setting the channel) Orbi will reboot. The Orbi router will come up first. Your cameras will see the router and connect to that.  You must restart the camera to get it to connect to the nearest Orbi after every time Orbi reboots, the power goes out, or you make a change to Orbi.

     

    Restart your cameras after you have finished changing Orbi and you should see them connect to the satellite.