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Orbi satellite connection
I have the one Orbi base - two satellite Orbi system. I have connected the base to my cable modem. The issues that I am having are the following: - When I arrive in my apt, the WiFi will say t...
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/What-you-can-expect-with-your-Orbi-system/td-p/1503034
This is the same issue many people are having - many people probably don't even realize it's an issue and think its just "wifi being wifi / unreliable" but it's definitely an issue with the Orbi - especially if you have more than 1 satellite unit.
I had to replace the Orbi system completely - maybe I'll hook it back up in the future when it's more reliable but I rely on my network for work and having my laptop constantly disconnect (or stay connected with no internet access) was a dealbreaker.
One (rediculous) solution some people have had success with is having a 'timer' plugged into the outlets that their orbi satellites are connected to so they can power cycle them once a day to keep the connectivity reliable.