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dar2008
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Jan 13, 2019
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Orbi not working with Heatmiser heating thermostats

Have just installed my new Orbi RBK53 system (router with two wired sattelites). The router is connected to my VirginMedia modem (operating in modem only mode).   All my wired and wireless device...
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    dar2008
    Jan 16, 2019

    I now have my Heatmiser thermostats working successfully with the Orbi. Here is what I did to achieve this:-

     

    It was apparent that the themostats would not communicate directly with the Orbi so I purchased a cheap 2.4ghz Access Point (TP-Link WA801ND). 

     

    The AP is connected via ethernet to the Orbi router. I've set the AP to broadcast with a different SSID to the Orbi, with only my Heatmiser devices connecting to it. 

     

    All is working perfectly, and all for less than £25.