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elaine29
Feb 24, 2022Aspirant
Orbi RBR20 router - trouble
For the last couple of years I've been using a Orbi RBR20 router and two satellites in access point mode - However , without making any changes, recently the wifi connection is constantly dropping o...
CrimpOn
Feb 24, 2022Guru - Experienced User
elaine29 wrote:
- However the Orbi RBR20 router "does not support 802.11AC or newer WiFi technology which limits the range and speed of its signal. An update is recommended.
This is not correct. The RBR20 Product Data Sheet clearly states that it supports 5G WiFi, including 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (page 4)
https://www.netgear.com/images/datasheet/orbi/RBR20.pdf
Something has gone wrong, but this is not it. Perhaps some more detail about how the "dropouts" manifest? what is observed? which devices?
- elaine29Feb 24, 2022Aspirant
Thanks CrimpOn
Unclear what seems to trigger wifi drop out - just that wifi is dropping out continuously: all devices lose wifi: PC, mobile phone; speakers
Have run wifi speeds and they're all good - its just the cut outs
I no longer love my wifi - as its stopping me work and play :(