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yammahaw
Dec 10, 2019Follower
Orbi and Cneturylink Fiber
Current configuration: Internet - 1 GB symetrical Fiber Internet Network equipment: Orbi RBK53 ONT > ORBI System Issue I have an orbi system in my house and the issues I am experien...
FURRYe38
Dec 10, 2019Guru - Experienced User
What Firmware is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP ONT the NG router is connected too?
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? 30 feet is recommended in between RBR and RBS to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected. https://kb.netgear.com/000036466/How-far-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite-from-my-Orbi-router
What channels are you using? Auto? Try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and any unused channel on 5Ghz.
Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?
Try enabling Beamforming and MIMO(MIMO may or maynot be needed) and WMM. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings
Try disabling the following and see:
Armor, Circle, Daisy Chain, Fast Roaming, IPv6 and Set 20/40Mhz Coexistence to 40Mhz only. Save settings and reboot the router and satellite(s).
Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update?