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RBR50 Ring flashing white continuously
The RBR50 appears to have broken itself during an update two days ago. Router ring continuously flashing white, no WiFi network, can't access the router via cable, factory resets unsuccesful! Just a ...
Thanks to both of you for the info.
The router eventually booted through the flashing white phase to a steady magenta ring (never a red power LED that I saw). The magenta is now out and I can see a WiFi network from it. I haven't flashed a FW update as I haven't been able to see it through an Ethernet cable. I now have access through the ios app. Trouble is that it has never been set up for my isp as it has always been an AP. The ios app doesn't seem to be able to reset it back to an AP and I still can't get to it through a cable. Fun times.
I can now say that it is running FW 2.2.1.210 though.
Need to use a wire connected PC to setup the router correctly.
What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?
Modem Combo Units:
Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge mode. Then use the Orbi router in router mode. You'll need to contact the ISP for help and information in regards to the modem being bridged correctly.
2. If you can't bridge the modem, disable ALL wifi radios on the modem, configure the modems DMZ for the IP address the Orbi router gets from the modem. Then you can use the Orbi router in Router mode.
3. Or disable all wifi radios on the modem and connect the Orbi router to the modem, configure AP mode on the Orbi router. https://kb.netgear.com/31218/How-do-I-configure-my-Orbi-router-to-act-as-an-access-point and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7LOcJ8GdDo&app=desktop