NETGEAR is aware of a growing number of phone and online scams. To learn how to stay safe click here.
Forum Discussion
Newbie_Guy
Sep 02, 2021Aspirant
Orbi 20 DoS Drops Internet
Howdy! So, I was given an Orbi 20 router and tried to use it to replace my ancient networking setup. It worked fine for about a day but now about once or twice an hour it's been dropping internet (b...
- Sep 06, 2021
Well I fixed the problem but i'm not really sure how. All I did was toggle logging of DoS attacks first "off", then "on". Then, I cleared the log. Now the issue is resolved and it no longer reboots. After looking through these forums, had I known upgrading firmware causes such grief, I never would have done that step when I first set this up. Anyway, I'll stay away from future firmware updates for now. Thanks all!
FURRYe38
Sep 02, 2021Guru - Experienced User
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
Has a power off for 1 minute then back ON with the ISP modem and Orbi system been performed since last update?
- Newbie_GuySep 02, 2021Aspirant
Hi. I'm using an Arris SURFboard SB6183 cable modem. It's about a year old. I do have to unplug it when i switch out the routers so the internet will come back on.
- FURRYe38Sep 02, 2021Guru - Experienced User
No just unplug the power adapters for the modem and RBR for a good minute then plug back in the modem then RBRs power adapters.
Does the top ring LED come on when the RBR drops this connection?