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Extender compatible with ORBI..?
I’ve got an ORBI setup and need to add an extender that allows me to define a separate network name... so adding an extra ORBI satellite isn’t going to work. I was recommended a Nighthawk EX7700 wi...
Sandman160 wrote:
I can’t remember the firmware version right now but I tried to update it and it said it was up to date.
Does that help?
Netgear talked me into setting up as a mesh router in the last call so it takes the WiFi out if it’s on now.
some times the auto update doesn't pull the latest firmware. That's why its always good to check.
and potentially netgear support didn't know about the newest. Do you still have it?
The nighthawk app is telling me it’s running V1.0.0.188.
try installing version 1.0.0.206. Factory reset it after the update.
When you set it up, hardwire into the extender for setup. Make sure to disable the mesh/one ssid feature when you set it up.
plemans wrote:try installing version 1.0.0.206. Factory reset it after the update.
When you set it up, hardwire into the extender for setup. Make sure to disable the mesh/one ssid feature when you set it up.
Thank you for this. After hours on the phone with support, getting nowhere, this seems like good advice.
I've updated the firmware. I didn't reset back to factory settings because as soon as it rebooted it came back working. It connected to the Orbi, got an internet connection extended the network. Doing everything I want it to do.
I've rebooted it and it does seem to be doing everything I wanted.
So, THANK YOU. Much appreciated.
Glad to hear you got it working! if you mark it as solved it helps the next person find the solution quicker :)