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Orbi RBK50 - WIFI drop outs constantly
Ever since replacing my Asus RTAC87U with the RBR50 I have been having constant Wifi drop outs on all devices. I have observed on some devices including my S10+ and a Samsung Galaxy Tablet showing th...
What is the Mfr and model# of the ethernet switch in the configuration? If this is a managed switch, try the RBS directly connected to the RBR, by passing this switch. IGMP should be disabled on managed switches and use of "Green Ethernet" featured switches is not recommended.
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?
Beamforming and MIMO(MIMO may or maynot be needed) and WMM should always be enabled. 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?
Have tried all options as mentioned. Similar issue to https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Orbi-RBR50v2-WiFi-Connection-Drops-on-Smartphone/m-p/1854753#M81285
Have tried everything. Considering moving back to ASUS
Would be nice if you gave feed back next time to the questions presented so we get more of a picture of what you have goign on there. Possible you just have a faulty unit. Not everyone has this problem. Contact NG support and ask about an RMA.
Good Luck.- Exactly the same issues. Been trying everything - different switch configs, MIMO, beam forming, DHCP etc. You name it... Clearly an underlying issue with these units. These posts have been going for ever. What's Netgear going to do about it????
If your having similar problems and have tried everything, you'll need to make contact with NG support to continue the support effort. Not everyone has problems with there wifi. Some have had problem units being faulty in which NG has sent them new units. Something to ask NG support about:
https://www.netgear.com/support/#
Can try Voxels FW as well:
Good Luck.
JimboNZ wrote:
Exactly the same issues. Been trying everything - different switch configs, MIMO, beam forming, DHCP etc. You name it... Clearly an underlying issue with these units. These posts have been going for ever. What's Netgear going to do about it????