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Taybraham's avatar
Taybraham
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Jul 03, 2019

Orbi satellite trouble

Every night I have to unplug my orbi satellite and plug it back in in order to use the smart function on my new Roku tv. I am new to Orbi as well and was really excited about being able to extend the WiFi to reach my bedroom tv. I have another tv (Vizio) not too far away and don’t seem to have this issue so I thought it may be my roku tv but once I unplug and replug the satellite it works just fine. Its a pain to have to do it every night and wait for it to reconnect when I want to watch tv.

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  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jul 03, 2019

    What Firmware is currently loaded?
    What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?

    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.

     

    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:
    Daisy Chain, Fast Roaming, IPv6 and Set 20/40Mhz Coexistence to 40Mhz only. Save settings and reboot the router and satellite(s).