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Orbi RBR50 - 2.4GHz smart devices keep dropping off
Hello, I have an Orbi RBR50. I have a few smart devices like light bulbs that only use the 2.4GHz channel. None of them can stay connected to the mesh network regardless of how close they are to ...
Just noticed my Typo from last night. I am now (not 'not') in possession of a two pack of KASA bulbs. Has been connected now for about 15 hours and still on line. Enjoy changing the color and brightness from my phone.
The whole concept of "dropping off" bothers me. If something has a strong enough signal to get connected to WiFi, I have trouble imagining what can cause that connection to be interrupted. Obviously it happens because people post about it all the time. I cannot figure out (a) what might be causing it, or (b) why it never happens to me.
I wish I were so lucky about the dropping off problem.
I borrowed a smart life outdoor plug. It has the same issue as the bulbs. It sees the Orbi, but it won't connect and times out. I can connect it to the Netgear though.
I tried each of the suggestions for the advanced settings without any difference. The one bulb that was connected on the Orbi is still connected.
Almost makes me think the one bulb absorbed all the signal. Is that possible?
Possibly on a separate issue, I noticed if I walk around I also expected to switch between the base and satellite. That doesn't happen often and weirdly when there is a change, I often find that it's not the one I'm standing next to.