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pkdowning
Sep 21, 2019Aspirant
Losing Internet Connection Predictably Every 30 Minute
Hello, I have enjoyed my Netgear Orbi setup for the past several months without any problems. A couple of weeks ago, however, I started to get intermittent drop outs with my internet. I have the RBR...
pkdowning
Sep 21, 2019Aspirant
What's even more interesting is it seems to be only affecting my Apple devices (iphones, ipads, Apple TV, iMacs).
- CrimpOnSep 21, 2019Guru - Experienced User
Could you do a small favor and look at the router "DHCP Lease". i.e. on the Orbi web interface, click on the Advanced Tab:
And then clock on "Connection Status"
What does your Orbi show for the Lease Obtained and Lease Expires?
- pkdowningSep 21, 2019Aspirant
Thanks for the response:
It says
Lease obtained: 1 hour
Lease expires: 36 minutes
- CrimpOnSep 22, 2019Guru - Experienced UserA one hour DHCP lease means the Orbi will ask to renew in 30 minutes. What a coincidence that there is a problem every 30 minutes. My DHCP lease from Spectrum is 24 hours.