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ORBIisJUNK
Aspirant
Jun 07, 2020

Orbi network drops frequently and Satellite showing poor backhaul status

Hi,   I have following setup RBR50 - Setup in basement RBS50-1 - Setup on the first floor which is above basement RBS50-2 - Setup on the second floor   I have 500Mbps fiber optics line coming ...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Jun 08, 2020

Basements are not recommended places for wifi routers. Concrete and steel foundations make it hard for wifi signals to travel. This maybe the main cause of your problems as you said you returned another system for same reasons. I would try to get the RBR up on the main floor. 

 

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

 

Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?

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ORBIisJUNK
Aspirant
Jun 08, 2020

Thank you for the response.

 

I had the same setup and it was working for last 6 months. What can be the reason of showing these issues suddenly?

 

I have 4 neighbors whose wifi I can see in the available networks.

 

Thanks,

CAH

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    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jun 08, 2020

    Neighbors getting new wifi and causing more noise in the area. Possible working after you got a new system in however again began to fail due to placement in the basement. May work over a small period of time then begin to fail. 

     

    Try changing channels, Try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and any unused channel on 5Ghz.

     

    Try enabling Beamforming and MIMO(MIMO may or maynot be needed) and WMM. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings