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rior's avatar
rior
Tutor
Sep 21, 2021

Orbi and Apple private relay

Apple’s new privacy service with iOS 15 doesn’t seem to work with Orbi routers. It works fine on 4G and other wifi routers but not my RBR50. Is this a known issue?
CrimpOn's avatar
CrimpOn
Guru - Experienced User
Sep 21, 2021

As iOS 15 was (literally) just released, this is the first report of potential issues I have seen.

This appears to be a feature of the Safari browser:

https://www.macrumors.com/guide/ios-15-privacy/  has a description.

 

At first glance, I see no reason to think the Orbi router would do anything to block this.  It appears to be very similar to a VPN client, except for being restricted to Safari.

 

Are Smart Parental Controls or Bitdefender Armor enabled on this Orbi?

punkorambo's avatar
punkorambo
Guide
Sep 22, 2021
I am on iOS 15 connected to my RBK50 router/satellite setup, using Apple Private Relay, writing this response with no problems. If you’d like any more info on my setup/configuration let me know.
  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Sep 22, 2021

    Please do post any of your Orbi and ISP modem configurations. Details will be helpful. 

    punkorambo wrote:
    I am on iOS 15 connected to my RBK50 router/satellite setup, using Apple Private Relay, writing this response with no problems. If you’d like any more info on my setup/configuration let me know.

     

    • punkorambo's avatar
      punkorambo
      Guide
      Sep 22, 2021

      Optimum Online

      Cable Modem: Arris SB6183

      Default settings/setup

       

      RBR50 FW 2.7.3.22

      RSB50 FW 2.7.3.22

      Wired connection

      Router Mode

      Parental Control: Not Enabled

      Armor Security: Not Enabled

       

      UPnP: Off

      20/40 Mhz Coexistence: Enabled

      WMM: Enabled

      CTS/RTS Threshold : 2347

      Preamble Mode: Automatic

      Daisy Chain: Disabled

      Implicit Beamforming: Enabled

      MU-MIMO: Enabled

      Fast Roaming: Disabled