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Orbi drops internet connection on AP Mode
I recently purchased a Netgear Orbi RBK50 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi System Router + Satellite. This device works wonders in terms of the backhaul connection. My wireless coverage has increased even in de...
Hi guys, just giving you a heads up it is a hardware issue. The backhaul connection from the router to the satellite drops constantly, sometimes it goes unnoticed but other times it is long enough to drop the connection. For a real eye opener, install the Wi-Fi analyzer app and you can watch the signal. The backhaul is coming from the router on both 2.4 and 5 GHz bands and will have no SSID. Please post your results so Netgear will reply, they refuse to address this or even say they are aware of it.
I don't think it's possible to maintain a stable connection when this is happening...
This is really disappointing to hear. These units have been great to expand the wifi connectivity throughout my home, but lately the disconnects have been terrible - I'd prefer to have the deadspots back than deal with this. I actually had to just stop using my iPad last night because it wouldn't even reconnect.
What Wifi Analyzer is that? Thanks
