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Eyesea2020
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May 17, 2022

Orbi RBK50 loses speed every day without daily reboot

Hi, read on a blog that ChristineT Admin could help me, if I sent her my Orbi (Model RBK50 mesh with 1 indoor and 1 outdoor satellite).  I have spent countless hours on the phone with NetGear, mo...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
May 17, 2022

What Firmware version is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?

Eyesea2020 wrote:

Hi, read on a blog that ChristineT Admin could help me, if I sent her my

Orbi (Model RBK50 mesh with 1 indoor and 1 outdoor satellite). 

I have spent countless hours on the phone with NetGear, mostly trying to get connected to the mythical Orbi support department, only to be disconnected after 30+ minutes on hold.  
Without rebooting every day, my wireless speed drops from 200+ to the mid 50’s; Comcast Xfinity 1.2GB plan, speed verified by direct Ethernet connection.

Jeff