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Orbi satellite dropping connection
Right to the point: my Orbi system has 2 satellites and 1 main tower. The internet drops/slows down (to the point where internet browsing is not possible) 2-3 times per day randomly without warning o...
I too am having issues with my orbi wifi system. the information below.
-Bought the 3 Orbi system (RBR40, 2x RBS40) from Best Buy about 9 months ago. It was working great for the first 6 months or so. I then had issues with one of my satellites dropping off daily. I would have to reset the orbi satellite and it would reconnect.
- the main Orbi is in the center of the house. 1 is on one side (kids rooms) and the other is on the other side of the house (master bed). The master bed Orbi is the only one I constantly have issues with.
- I have also tried doing a factory reset on the main router with no luck.
- Current firmware is V2.0.0.56. I have tried clicking the check for updates, but there are no updates.
- The orbi with the issue (master bed) is approx 26 ft from the main Orbi router. 1 wall separates the two. I have tried moving the orbi satellite with no improvement.
- I am not sure what other info you need but will provide additional info if requested.
I also sent DarrenM a PM. :)
I'm running firmware version 2.0.0.74 and twice today I experienced no internet connection when one my satellites was powered on and supposedly functioning normally. I have to unplug the satellite, and then boom, my connection returns because my devices switch to a connection to the base.
What a piece of junk.
My Satellite has hardly dropped to the point where the blue light comes on. It has been blue for almost 20 hours now. Unplugged it and it came back to life. This is on: V2.0.0.72
Noticed .74 is ready for update, will try that. How can this happen with so many months of happy connecting? :(
- I have wireless clients right next to my 2 satellites but they still connect to the router 50 feet away and get bad throughput.