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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...
Mikey94025 , you are spot on. Yes, I do have a BroadLink Smart Motion Sensor with Hub. When I unplugged it, the WIFI SSID went away. When I plugged it in, it came back.
Now, I just have to workout with Broadlink what this is and why its there.
The confusion was that the WIFI channel shifted when I changed my Orbi WIFI channel - thus making me think it was related to my Orbi system.
I had previously tried searching for the term "SYNC_AP" before, but no hits came up - the posting about it on the UAE Amazon web site must have been recent.
Thanks again Mikey94025 !
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 :)
plemans wrote:if you mark it as solved it helps the next person find the solution quicker :)
Done. Thanks again..!