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Orbi RBS50 and Xbox One X - Low Speed/Constant Drops
Here's out setup. Comcast 1gigabit wifi. Upstairs: X1 Gateway currently in Bridge mode into an RBR50. One RBS50 down the hall. Downstairs: RBS50 The downstairs RBS50 has been experiencing drastically...
What Firmware version is currently loaded?
Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update?
Does the xbox work ok if it's connected to the RBR? Turn OFF the RBS to check this.
What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? 30 feet is recommended in between RBR and RBS to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected. https://kb.netgear.com/000036466/How-far-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite-from-my-Orbi-router
What channels are you using? Auto? Try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and any unused channel on 5Ghz.
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. Set Short preamble instead of Long preamble modes. Save settings and reboot the router and satellite(s).