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Power Fails & ORBI
Not at all happy with the amount of work to regain internet after a power fail/bump. ORBI is very unfriendly, the router has no indications, and yet the satellites at least go purple/red’ish. I usual...
What model Orbi do you have?
What Firmware version is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
Be sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6 is recommended.
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router and 📡 satellite(s)? 30 feet or more is recommended in between RBR and RBS🛰️ to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.
https://kb.netgear.com/31029/Where-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite ‌‌🛰️
AeroHead33 wrote:
Not at all happy with the amount of work to regain internet after a power fail/bump. ORBI is very unfriendly, the router has no indications, and yet the satellites at least go purple/red’ish. I usually watch a satellite to determine if internet is available. That failed tonight, satellite was still indicating, and one echo device stated no internet, while a second echo device worked just fine.