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Web site Accessibility...Orbi BE systems
Anyone noticing any issues with accessing visited web sites with a wireless or wired PC connecting to Orbi systems with newest FW version loaded? Looking for anything in particular that stands out with seeing any 404 Errors or ERR_CONNECTION_CLOSED in a browser. Seen across other browsers? http://printables.com maybe one site. Any other sites that is giving issues, please post the details and site URL. ISP DNS or custom DNS used. IPv6 enabled or disabled. ISP service hardware details as well. Thank you.
Inconsistent connectivity on LAN
I have inconsistent behavior when trying to ping or ssh across devices that are all on the same WLAN. Is this a known behavior? I have an 871 router and 4x 870 satellites running firmware V10.5.20.4_1.3.5. General connectivity to the Internet is fine and the mesh systems are all within recommended distances. Running "arp -an" yields a mix of (incomplete) and some actual valid mac entries. No local firewalls (ufw) running or Mac OS WiFi MAC randomization/security is enabled. Some days I can ping/ssh across and some days I can't, so this must be some just weird netgear behavior not a concrete setting on my devices. It's super random, I can ping some devices that are 2 satellites away, but can't ping or connect to other devices that are in the same room.
The scammers persist
I contacted Netgear support sousing their chat function. Then”person”: gave me a number to called to get an “expert”. The actual problem was an HP printer dropping connections. Ingot passed to the expert, and it turned out to be N Solutions, a scam that’s been reported in the Netgear forums. I was stupid - he was mumbling about network overload coming from my laptop, slimed to fix it by turning off some autostarts I use and claimed to install a firewall. Nothing was installed, I was charged $350 for “3 years”. NEVER deal with these guys. Netgear needs to fire out how their chat got hijacked. Yes, I should have known better - I’ve worked in network support and development for 50 years. I must be getting old :)trying to use Matter/Thread devices with a Sonoff Dongle-Max
I am going through the same process (trying to use Matter/Thread devices with a Sonoff Dongle-Max) and connecting to my Orbi 870. I do appear to be able to enable IPv6 (using the 6to4Tunnel option - this is a drop-down on the top right hand side of the Advanced->Advanced Setup->IPv6 page). I am unsure if anything is really working on IPv6, and I am certainly not having much fun trying to get the Sonoff dongle recognised on Home Assistant.Can’t generate device list after 12 hours post reboot
Same issue here , can’t generate device list after 12 hours post reboot !!! App recognizes the satellite however lots of devices including tp link light switches seems offline even though I clearly can control them , seems to me unusual ? What to do ?Orbi 870 - want to enable IPv6 on LAN, but not on WLAN. How?
Want local IPv6 on Local network, but do not want IPv6 'internet connection'. Why? -connectivity / time-out issues with some web pages and work apps when IPv6 enabled, and a handful of Android Apps not loading when connected thru WiFi, but want IPV6 on Local Network for Matter / Thread. Set up: BT/EE ONT box - ethernet direct into Orbi Router - using PPPOE. (+2 x satellite on wireless backhaul). DNS Servers programmed thru 'orbi web interface' to use Cloudflare DNS. Most configurations left as is - IP Assignment left on Auto Config. Issue - recently set up Orbi 870 as moved away from Linksys Velop. Previously had IPv6 off since going over to EE over a year ago, couldn't configure PPPOE settings, but set up OK on Orbi. A lot of Smart Home devices - been troublesome whenever I've tried to set up matter / thread devices previously - noted however. Noted however - vast improvement with new Orbi Router. Issues with certain Web pages and work apps - changed DNS settings etc to no avail, then realised IPV6 was the issue. Disabled IPV6 on main PC, but still issues loading when phone connected to wifi. Turned off IPv6 and web issues resolved themselves - but now issues with matter / thread set up. Much as I delve into things, never actually realised till now Matter / Thread set up needs IPv6 enabled on LAN. This explains why as some points in the past, as my set-ups have differed, it worked fine, then hasn't worked. (have Thread Border access thru 2 x compatible Nest Hubs) Do notice some dissention online whereby some are saying you only need IPv6 for Matter set-up to obtain addresses, then can turn off - others saying on all the time - a few say not needed at all. I find that most of the my pre-set-up devices work with IPv4 only, but can have issues. Near impossible to set up new device. Searching - it appears I need to ditch IPv6 WLAN (so no IPv6 internet) so as to stop webpage / app connectivity issues, but keep enabled on LAN. How? Anyone?? From all the suggestions I've seen online disable IPv6 WLAN and enable LAN - but can't see way of doing on Orbi web interface. Otherwise suggestions as to set Firewall to block external IPv6 traffic - but again, not really a way of doing with Orbi. Anything I've seen suggesting settings / configurations on how to do this seem incompatible with the Orbi web interface. Or do I 'fudge' the settings - i.e. select something like 'auto config' or 'pass through', meaning the main Orbi unit won't be able to establish 'external' IPv6 connection as the settings are incorrect when plugged direct into the ONT box, but IPv6 will still be available on LAN? Although would this cause issues with the main Orbi unit constantly trying to connect? Any help / suggestions appreciated. DaveHP Printer will not connect to new Orbi 870
I upgraded my network from a Wi-Fi 5 Orbi to an 870. After getting everything back online everything is working except for my HP wireless printer. I've tried normal DHCP and assigned DHCP. I also tried adding it to the guest and iot networks and both of those work. I think it has something to do with WPA security since I have to set the guest to WPA2-PSK only and not WPA2-PSK + WPA3-Personal. For the main network the only options are WPA2-PSK + WPA3-Personal and WPA3-Personal. My old route was set to WPA2-PSK [AES] and did not support WPA3. I have an old Wi-Fi extender on the network and I can DHCP though it. Connection to it is spotty since it is very far away so not preferred.
