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thomasmharrigan
Apr 04, 2020Follower
Horrible support forn rbr50
Mac's, multiple ones, multiple smmart phones, ethernet, wifi, etc. My wife started 4 hours ago trying to connect this this router. Should have read the reviews to see how f'd up this product is. The ...
FURRYe38
Apr 07, 2020Guru - Experienced User
Try contacting a forum moderator.
You can try some of the suggestions here while you wait if you want:
What Firmware version is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
https://kb.netgear.com/000051205/What-is-Ethernet-backhaul-and-how-do-I-set-it-up-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System
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-router
What 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?
Try 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).