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Chucky_uk
Jul 31, 2018Follower
Orbi Satellite Problem
HI - I recently purchased the ORBI kit and have been very impressed but have noticed that the satellite randomly flashes white and then stops after a couple of minutes.
During the night this is...
FURRYe38
Jul 31, 2018Guru - Experienced User
What FW is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the IP modem the Orbi is connected too?
What is the distance between the router and satellite? 30 feet is recommended in between them to begin with depending upon building materials.
What channels are you using? Auto? Try setting 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and any unused channel on 5Ghz.
Try disabling the following and see:
Beamforming, MIMO, Daisy Chain, Fast Roaming, IPv6 and Set 20/40Mhz Coexistence to 40Mhz only. Save settings and reboot the router and satellite.