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Orbi dropping internet connection finally resolved!
Hi Everyone, So I've had countless issues with my Orbi RBK50 where I've been frustrated, called support, sent a number of support messages, with no response. Support even initially asked me to ta...
The Orbi should either be:
1. It's own firewall and router with its own IP directy to the provider (DMZ). It should not be routing behind the Spectrum router. It should only use the Spectrum modem for its internet connection.
2. A wireless access point that takes the Spectrum routers LAN and extends it using its wifi mesh capabilities.
in my case, it was in the wrong mode in 1. (It was routing behind the AT&T router) and was dropping connections.
Sounds like you got it working then.
AllOuttaBbleGum wrote:
The Orbi should either be:
1. It's own firewall and router with its own IP directy to the provider (DMZ). It should not be routing behind the Spectrum router. It should only use the Spectrum modem for its internet connection.
2. A wireless access point that takes the Spectrum routers LAN and extends it using its wifi mesh capabilities.
in my case, it was in the wrong mode in 1. (It was routing behind the AT&T router) and was dropping connections.