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ChefJeff
Nov 13, 2019Tutor
Orbi RBR20 repeatedly loses wifi. Netgear Support no help
Hi, I have seen several posts on losing wifi signal, but nothing seems to be exactly related to my case. The wife wants me to get rid of the Orbi "POS" and get something that works. I'm hopi...
- Nov 23, 2019
After losing connection at least another dozen times in three days, one more call to Netgear support resulted in my Orbi totally locked up to where i can no longer even access it through routerlogin(even after a factory reset). Based on that NetGear finally gave me an RMA.
I can't afford to be without intgernet for however long it takes to get a repalcement Orbi, so I found a used Velop AC4400 system for $140. Problem solved! Not only that, but setting up the Velop was really simple, and the app works better than the Orbi app. Best of all is that, rather than a router and satellite like the Orbi, each Velop unit is an actual router. So if the router goes bad in the future, I can just swap it with the one I am currently using as the satellite, and at least still have internet.
I'll send the Orbi back for replacement, and may keep it around for a back-up, but I have lost all confidence in NetGear products.
ChefJeff
Nov 13, 2019Tutor
House is about 4500 sq ft (single story with basement). Satellites are about twenty feet from the router.
FURRYe38
Nov 13, 2019Guru - Experienced User
20 feet would be too close for the RBWs with the RBR. 30 feet is recommended in between them to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.
ChefJeff wrote:
House is about 4500 sq ft (single story with basement). Satellites are about twenty feet from the router.