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Orbi RBR40 WiFi disconnects daily
Hi everyone, My Connection: Arris TM1602 Cable Modem (Charter) -> Orbi RBR40 router -> 2 RBW30 Satellites Looking to get help with my Orbi system as I am experiencing my WiFi dropping daily, often mu...
- Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected to: Arris TM1602 Cable Modem
- What is the size of your home? Sq Ft? I have a 2 story house with a finished basement. Without the basement, house is 2,500 Square feet
- What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? Router is in the basement, and 1 satellite per floor in the main part of the house
- What channels are you using? 2.4 Ghz is set to Auto and 5 Ghz is set to 48
- Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many? I have 2 neighbors on either side of the house
- Try enabling Beamforming and MIMO(MIMO may or maynot be needed) and WMM. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings - Already enabled
Shahab wrote:
- Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected to: Arris TM1602 Cable Modem
- What is the size of your home? Sq Ft? I have a 2 story house with a finished basement. Without the basement, house is 2,500 Square feet
- What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? Router is in the basement, and 1 satellite per floor in the main part of the house
Any chance of you moving the RBR out from the basement? Basements are not idea locations for wifi routers. Concrete and steel in the foundation will impede wifi coverage and performances. What is the distance between the RBR and RBS?
- What channels are you using? 2.4 Ghz is set to Auto and 5 Ghz is set to 48
- Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many? I have 2 neighbors on either side of the house
- Try enabling Beamforming and MIMO(MIMO may or maynot be needed) and WMM. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings - Already enabled