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BrewSwapGuy
Guide
Oct 06, 2020
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Need 2.4ghz by itself to connect IOT devices

Hello, I have the Orbi RBR840, a CostCo model. The system works really well but I'm at a critical problem point with the lack of dedicated 2.4 vs 5 ghz networks. I have 2 solar inverters, an air filt...
  • BrewSwapGuy's avatar
    BrewSwapGuy
    Oct 14, 2020

    FURRYe38  - This has worked for the lights and my AC. The air filter isn't staying on the network but given the others are that's likely an issue with their software versus the Orbi. Thanks for working this through with me.

     

    Would you also be able to guide me as to which Netgear product I could use to expand the range of coverage for my setup? Are my only options the RBS750 and 850? Is there anything less expensive from Netgear that would work? I need to get some additional coverage out to the front of the house. Thanks! 

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FURRYe38
Guru
Oct 08, 2020
BrewSwapGuy wrote:

FURRYe38 - Thanks for guiding me to the spot (see screenshot attached).

 

Based on your previous posts, I should turn down the power control to 25% for the 5Ghz radio. Then, disable the radio on my phone. Walk out a ways from the RBR. Turn ON the wifi radio on the phone and it should connect to the 2.4Ghz radio.

 

You also said "I would turn OFF the RBS as well so your mobile device doesn't connect to those while you get the IoT setup." What is the RBS? The Satellite.

 

Lastly, assuming this works and I get my things connected do I come back in here and put the 5ghz back up to 100%? Yes. 

 

Thanks!

 

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BrewSwapGuy
Guide
Oct 14, 2020

FURRYe38  - This has worked for the lights and my AC. The air filter isn't staying on the network but given the others are that's likely an issue with their software versus the Orbi. Thanks for working this through with me.

 

Would you also be able to guide me as to which Netgear product I could use to expand the range of coverage for my setup? Are my only options the RBS750 and 850? Is there anything less expensive from Netgear that would work? I need to get some additional coverage out to the front of the house. Thanks!