Desktop iMAC keeps losing wifi connection with Orbi RBS20

Question

Works fine for several hours and then iMAC loses wifi connection with Orbi and tries to connect with nearby iPhone. &nbsp;And then I struggle to reconnect to Orbi.

CrimpOn · Answer

Is the nearby iPhone operating a WiFi Hot Spot?
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(I turn on a Hot Sport for specific needs or testing, but do not leave it on all the time.&nbsp; Just curious.)

peachfuzz123 · Answer

yes, it's about 10 feet away&nbsp;

CrimpOn · Answer

Sounds to me like the Mac decided the Hot Spot has a stronger signal and switches. That's what devices do.
In other words, not "loses connection", but "decides to change".
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I would turn off the Hot Spot and quit burning through LTE data on the iPhone.

peachfuzz123 · Answer

Hot spot is NOT turned on. &nbsp;Not mine. &nbsp;Not my husband's. &nbsp;But Orbi loses the wifi and I can see both of these options showing up -- suddenly. &nbsp;That is what is so frustrating. &nbsp;There is no reason for the wifi to be dropped!!!

CrimpOn · Answer

peachfuzz123&nbsp;wrote:
Hot spot is NOT turned on. &nbsp;Not mine. &nbsp;Not my husband's. &nbsp;But Orbi loses the wifi and I can see both of these options showing up -- suddenly. &nbsp;That is what is so frustrating. &nbsp;There is no reason for the wifi to be dropped!!!

The iMac WiFi settings display that those two Hot Spots are available? (Have a signal strength and everything?)&nbsp; My WiFi devices only display access points that are broadcasting, not any that are powered off.
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Desktop iMAC keeps losing wifi connection with Orbi RBS20

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