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LAZii
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Sep 22, 2019

RBK30 - RBW30 Disconnecting from router

First time using Netgear community and couldn't find any discussion similar to my issue. I purchased this RBK30 combo few months ago and the RBW30 satelite is playing up (was working fine previously), I had to power off the unit during electric work since then the satelite has issue connecting with the router. I had tried reseting it 8 times and I'm getting same results. I'm suspecting the radio module is faulty.

 

When I reset it and start sync/peer with the router, it will show poor connectivity even though they are only 2 metres apart, then eventually it will be in disconnected state and stays disconnected. Even if I was able to get it peered up, when i move the satelite to a room less than 10m away it cannot contact the router.

 

I know the router unit is working because all devices are connected to it and working.

 

I don't want to try updating the firmware on the satelite because it might disconnect during the process and corrupt.

 

I've contacted the store to see if I can get a replacement satelite but in the meantime I want to know if anyone else had this issue.

1 Reply

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User

    I would get a replacement RBW. 

     

    What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
    30 feet is recommended in between RBR and RBW to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.


    LAZii wrote:

    First time using Netgear community and couldn't find any discussion similar to my issue. I purchased this RBK30 combo few months ago and the RBW30 satelite is playing up (was working fine previously), I had to power off the unit during electric work since then the satelite has issue connecting with the router. I had tried reseting it 8 times and I'm getting same results. I'm suspecting the radio module is faulty.

     

    When I reset it and start sync/peer with the router, it will show poor connectivity even though they are only 2 metres apart, then eventually it will be in disconnected state and stays disconnected. Even if I was able to get it peered up, when i move the satelite to a room less than 10m away it cannot contact the router.

     

    I know the router unit is working because all devices are connected to it and working.

     

    I don't want to try updating the firmware on the satelite because it might disconnect during the process and corrupt.

     

    I've contacted the store to see if I can get a replacement satelite but in the meantime I want to know if anyone else had this issue.