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robbiee23
Aug 02, 2019Follower
orbi rbr50 is solid magenta
my orbing is showing a solid magenta halo but I'm still receiving wifi Also I have 2 satellites are connected but one is showing a amber dot when viewing it on the app
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What Firmware is currently loaded on the RBR and RBS?
What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?
Is the Orbi system operating in Router or AP mode?
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? 30 feet is recommended in between them to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?
Try enabling Beamforming and MIMO(MIMO may or maynot be needed) and WMM. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings
Try disabling the following and see:
Armor, Circle, Daisy Chain, Fast Roaming, IPv6 and Set 20/40Mhz Coexistence to 40Mhz only. Save settings and reboot the router and satellite(s).
robbiee23 wrote:
my orbing is showing a solid magenta halo but I'm still receiving wifi Also I have 2 satellites are connected but one is showing a amber dot when viewing it on the app