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Advanced Wireless Settings
Hello, I just bought the RBK40 and it works fine, I updated to the latest firmware and I noticed these 3 options in the web interface : Advanced -> Advanced Setup -> Wireless Settings : - Enabl...
You won't find any great answers on these. If you have a MU-MIMO device (they're rare atm), then you definitely want it enabled. Implicit beamforming also helps a bit with slighly older wi-fi devices, so it's worth enabling as well.
However, my understanding is they were causing some disconnect issues in earlier firmware releases so Netgear disabled them by default. FWIW, I have both on and have no issues.
As for fast roaming, I have that disabled. Other users have complained it causes devices to be a bit too agressive in switching between satellites and router causing unnecessary hiccups in connection. Since I have no probelm currently with how my network peforms, I've just left that alone.
Thank you KBeatty, it's nice to share your settings and experience.
Right now i have no problem at all, the system is working fine for me.
I initially read an article about the Orbi explaining that the system was the best in its class, so I first installed a RBK40 for a friend of mine and it's working fine since about two months (his previous wifi box was simply horrible), then last saturday I bought mine. I did'nt know about problems with Orbi but I noticed that a lot of people complaining have RBK53...
Anyway I will keep in mind the possible issue with fast roaming ... I will let it enable right now