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kawaiikoibito28
Jun 04, 2020Aspirant
Firmware RBR40 2.5.1.16 keep disconnecting and auto update again after downgrade
I had a RBR40 and RBS40 which was working fine ever since I bought it last year. But since yesterday the firmware got auto upgrade to 2.5.1.16 and it had been disconnecting every few mins. I tried to...
FURRYe38
Jun 04, 2020Guru - Experienced User
Try a full factory reset on the Orbi system after v16 is loaded. Setup from scratch to see if the system stablizes.
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
kawaiikoibito28
Jun 05, 2020Aspirant
Let me try to start from scratch tonight if that helps.
- FURRYe38Jun 05, 2020Guru - Experienced User
Keep us posted...
- TimmyTechTVJun 06, 2020Tutor
FURRYe38 wrote:Keep us posted...
I am having the same issues after being auto upgraded to 2.5.1.16 on my RBR50. Last 2 days have been horrible and its affecting my ability to work from home.
Anyone figure anything out yet?
- FURRYe38Jun 06, 2020Guru - Experienced User
Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update?What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? 30 feet is recommended in between RBR and RBS to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected. https://kb.netgear.com/000036466/How-far-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite-from-my-Orbi-routerWhat channels are you using? Auto? Try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and any unused channel on 5Ghz.
Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?
https://kb.netgear.com/19668/Link-Rate-and-Transfer-SpeedTry enabling Beamforming and MIMO(MIMO may or maynot be needed) and WMM. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings
Try disabling the following and see:
Armor, Circle, Daisy Chain, Fast Roaming, IPv6 and Set 20/40Mhz Coexistence to 40Mhz only. Set Short preamble instead of Long preamble modes. Save settings and reboot the router and satellite(s).
TimmyTechTV wrote:
FURRYe38 wrote:Keep us posted...
I am having the same issues after being auto upgraded to 2.5.1.16 on my RBR50. Last 2 days have been horrible and its affecting my ability to work from home.
Anyone figure anything out yet?