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Greg00001
May 27, 2019Star
Orbi RBK50 locks up internal networking
I purchased a Netgear factory renewed RBK50 kit (RBR50 Router) on Amazon in November of 2018. After initial pains of setting it up everything has been working well until the last few months. I will...
FURRYe38
May 27, 2019Guru - Experienced User
What FW is currently loaded?
IF the FW was updated to v60, was a full reset on the system performed and setup from scratch. This maybe needed.
What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?
Is the Orbi system operating in Router or AP mode?
What is the Mfr and model# of the ethernet switch if one is in the configuration.
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 them to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.
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 WMM, Beamforming and MIMO. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings
Try disabling the following and see:
Daisy Chain, Fast Roaming, IPv6 and Set 20/40Mhz Coexistence to 40Mhz only. Save settings and reboot the router and satellite(s).