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LanceD
Jan 07, 2020Guide
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
Jan 07, 2020Guide
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.
SW_
Jan 08, 2020Prodigy
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.