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leffcombs's avatar
leffcombs
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Jan 16, 2020

orbi

Im using orbi Orbi Rbr50 and is weak tv breaks up and freezes, what extender would work, can I get a extender and connenct to ethernet cable for good reception and add tvs 

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  • CrimpOn's avatar
    CrimpOn
    Guru - Experienced User

    It will probably help to have more information about the situation:

    • What is the brand/model of modem the Orbi is connected to?
    • What "speed"  is being provided by the ISP?  (Has this been tested?)
    • How are the TV's connected?  (to the router?  to the satellite?  ethernet or WiFi?)

     

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User

    What Firmware is currently loaded?

     

    What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? 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

     

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


    leffcombs wrote:

    Im using orbi Orbi Rbr50 and is weak tv breaks up and freezes, what extender would work, can I get a extender and connenct to ethernet cable for good reception and add tvs