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Orbi Sattelite keeps dropping out
I am fed up with my Orbi Sattelite keep dropping connection. I have had it in the same position for 2 years and all was perfect but the last couple of months it drops every day several times and I h...
Firmware is V2.5.1.8
Modem is a DFRAYTEK Vigor 130
Home is a small detached house and the satellite is on the same floor and no more than 18 feet away from the router
I HAVE TRIED ALL THE VARIOUS CHANEL SETTINGS SUGGESTED
4 Neighbours showing + My Sky Box and HP Printer and some Google speakers/hubs
I am beginning to pull my hair out with it.
I have factory reset but makes no difference
Kentboyjohn wrote:Firmware is V2.5.1.8 OK Here
Modem is a DFRAYTEK Vigor 130 OK Here.
Home is a small detached house and the satellite is on the same floor and no more than 18 feet away from the router< This is too close distance between the RBR and the RBS. 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
FURRYe38 wrote:
Kentboyjohn wrote:Firmware is V2.5.1.8 OK Here
Modem is a DFRAYTEK Vigor 130 OK Here.
Home is a small detached house and the satellite is on the same floor and no more than 18 feet away from the router< This is too close distance between the RBR and the RBS. 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
Your're overlooking this fact:
"... have had it in the same position for 2 years and all was perfect but the last couple of months it drops every day several times and I have to reboot it every time. "