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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:
Here's my current setup:
5) Firmware: V2.3.5.30
Please consider upgrading to the latest FW version v2.5.1.8, which has been stable for my RBK53. More importantly, give Orbi time to settle down once it's been upgraded, typically 24 hours before mucking around with it unless Internet/Wifi stops working post FW upgrade.
Thanks for the detailed info.
1) I am already running with Daisy Chain disabled. Have never enabled it as I have only one satelite. Unless I should give that a try?
2) I am also already running a fixed IP for the Orbi router (which is running in AP mode as noted). This seemed to help with some intital problems of the Orbi dropping offline.
3) I will upgrade the firmware as you suggested and let it settle in; see how that goes.
4) Also, thank you for the tip on monitoring backhaul connection strength. I will test that out also.
LanceD wrote:Thanks for the detailed info.
1) I am already running with Daisy Chain disabled. Have never enabled it as I have only one satelite. Unless I should give that a try?
No. Daisy-Chain is only required if Satellites are too far from main Orbi. Otherwise, it's a performance penalty.
2) I am also already running a fixed IP for the Orbi router (which is running in AP mode as noted). This seemed to help with some intital problems of the Orbi dropping offline.
Nice. Keep it as is.
3) I will upgrade the firmware as you suggested and let it settle in; see how that goes.
Yeah - if nothing else, it'll restore Orbi WiFi peak performance.
4) Also, thank you for the tip on monitoring backhaul connection strength. I will test that out also.
Circle back with update if possible. Also, please verify which band is affected, 2.4GHz vs 5GH or both.
Here is an example of my current Wireless Settings, which seem to be working well with v2.5.1.8. Might want to download NetSpot to check out WiFi channels congestion. I found that "Auto" works best with 2.4GHz and pick an unused or least congested 5GHz channel. Good luck!
Thank you everyone for these very helpful suggestions.
I am going to update firmware (probably tomorrow) and will use the suggested utilities to scan my connection status.
More to come ...