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Orbi 960 Wifi Extender
Just learned we need a Wifi Extender for our new Orbi 960, AXE 11000, wifi 6E system to connect to an outside solar battery. Is there any alternative to a $600 extra satellite? Many thanks to all in ...
Yes, they did, the battery's firmware won't update, they want to drill a hole in the wall and hardwire an extender to it, I was looking for less invasive options, but $600 is spendy.
lisakc wrote:
Yes, they did, the battery's firmware won't update,
The Solar battery app works except for firmware update? or,
The Solar battery app cannot be set up at all?
Can you provide a link to the installation instructions for this solar battery?
Did they say what kind of extender they proposed to install?
Shouldn't need a extender.
If it's FW isn't updating then they need to look into why.
Is the device connecting to the Orbi system?
It has its own network, but apparently, the signal isn't strong enough. I just don't like the hole in the wall.
So does it support wireless connecting to a host router system or does it need a ethernet connection?
There should be plenty of signal from the Orbi system for it to connect to being that distance from the system.
Seems like the Mfr needs to troubleshoot a bit more.
You can try the IoT wifi network on the Orbi system and see if it sees that SSID.Don't enable the separate 6Ghz wifi network, not needed.
