I have just installed a new mesh router with 1 satellite (Netgear Orbi RBK50) to replace my ISP’s wifi that had reached its limit in term of wifi devices it could handle. I used the same SSID/password to simplify the migration process. All of my wifi devices (30+) were able to connect to the new r…

Actually, separating the 2 networks on Orbi is not officially supported (there are tutorials about it though but not user-friendly at all) I temporarily reactivated my ISP’s wifi on top of the Orbi’s and gained access to my former 2.4Ghz SSID which allowed me to pair my bulbs. The solution was eas…

[image] jerome: would it be because Orbi handles both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz under the same SSID ? This could be the issue. If possible, you should try to separate the 2.4Ghz from the 5Ghz network.

I used to have an Orbi mesh system installed (rbk20 I believe) and always had issues with it dropping the connection to my smart devices. I found the main issue with the Orbi system is that the main router and the satellites would “fight” to connect to my devices, in particular my LIFX bulbs, if th…

I also have a few LIFX and Yeelight bulbs. They’ve been working fine so far like the rest of my wifi devices since I switched to the Orbi. Only the Wyze bulbs/sensors have connectivity issues although I was able to reconnect the bulbs thanks to the trick above.

Connectivity issues (bulbs, sensors) with Netgear Orbi RBK50

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gku2 June 15, 2020, 8:43pm 5

I currently running a Orbit mesh system …over 40+ devices no problems.
I’d try and move the router farther away from your modem if you haven’t all readly…

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Connectivity issues (bulbs, sensors) with Netgear Orbi RBK50

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