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Orbi AC3000 system constantly dropping Wifi
I've read through this board and have seen a few similar queries, but haven't found any answers to my issues in them so posting this. After much tweaking and fiddling with router and satellite lo...
LanceD wrote:I've read through this board and have seen a few similar queries, but haven't found any answers to my issues in them so posting this.
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Here's my current setup:
1) Xfinity Technicolor TC8717C modem/router with 200MB/S plan. I am using the router capabilities but the WiFi radios are disabled.
2) Orbi router set to AP mode, wired connection to router via LAN port.
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Anything else I could try?
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If the Orbi LAN is currently connected router LAN port, disconnect/reconnect Orbi yellow (WAN) port to TC8717C LAN port.
Thank you for the note. That is indeed how I have the modem and router connected (Xfinity LAN to Orbi WAN). Sorry I wasn't clear about that.
In that case, disable Daisy-Chain and verify that backhaul signal is within dBM range, between -30dBm and -70dBm, by pointing your browser at http://orbilogin.com/online_upgrade_info.html.
Try forcing Orbi to use static IP address by assigning it an reserved IP address. Here is an example of my AP staic IP/DNS.