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Failing router RBR50
I am new here and hope someone can help me with deciding what I should use as a replacement for my failing router. We have had everything checked by the cable company and they replaced the modum. Our...
There may be things people on the forum can suggest to avoid replacing the router.
The RBS50V (S for satellite) is compatible with any brand of WiFi router in extender mode (not Orbi satellite mode. It is not even compatible with the newer Orbi routers in satellite mode).
An easy fix would be to pick up a used RBR50 from eBay. Completely compatible with the RBS50V units.
Maybe the router isn't failing. CrimpOn and FURRYe38 are pretty good with orbi devices.
Maybe its a setup or firmware issue. But we'd needed details to help.
1. what orbi router do you have?
2. what firmware is on it?
3. what satellites do you have attached (all of then, and firmware versions on each)
4. what modem/gateway are you connected to?
5. how big is your home?
6. what are the interior walls made of?
7. how far apart is the router/satellites from each other?
8. Details on the issues. Not just buffering but details of your speeds you pay for, how often the issue happens, does it happen to all devices, just wireless devices, does it happen to wired, etc. The more you tell us/them, the better they can help.