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rsquarev1
Feb 26, 2019Tutor
RBK40 v2.2.1.210 Satellite drops internet
My RBK40 was setup more than a month ago and it was updated to latest firmware by that time to 2.2.1.210. Then I had to factory reset my router twice to work properly. Issue is that devicess connecte...
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rsquarev1
Feb 26, 2019Tutor
Modem: Centurylink | Actiontec C2000A (on transparent bridge)
Model: RBK40
Mode: Router
Home SqFt: 3500
Distance: Router in Basement and Satellite on Main floor. Distance would be about 20-25ft.
Channels: Auto. I checked thru wifi analytics app and the channels Orbi used and they NOT overloaded by neighbors' routers.
Security options: WPA2-PSK [AES]
Beamforming and MIMO: I tried these once before doing factory reset. But no change in issue.
FURRYe38
Feb 26, 2019Guru - Experienced User
What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?
Distance between base and satellite maybe too close. try to move the satellite a bit farther out. I would test with just the Orbi base to see if the problem continues.
Try manual channels and enable Beamforming and MIMO.
rsquarev1 wrote:
Model: RBK40
Mode: Router
Home SqFt: 3500
Distance: Router in Basement and Satellite on Main floor. Distance would be about 20-25ft.
Channels: Auto. I checked thru wifi analytics app and the channels Orbi used and they NOT overloaded by neighbors' routers.
Security options: WPA2-PSK [AES]
Beamforming and MIMO: I tried these once before doing factory reset. But no change in issue.
- Chuck_MFeb 26, 2019Mentor
Using your web browser, go into your web gui (probably 192.168.1.1) and add to it /RST_conn_status.htm
The address will look like this:
http://192.168.1.1/RST_conn_status.htm
What are your DNS servers and your lease obtained/expires times?
And while you are in there, please let us know the NTP settings under
http://192.168.1.1/adv_index.htm
I suspect you have the lease renewal issue which has a simple fix.
- rsquarev1Feb 26, 2019Tutor
Chuck_M wrote:
Using your web browser, go into your web gui (probably 192.168.1.1) and add to it /RST_conn_status.htm
The address will look like this:
http://192.168.1.1/RST_conn_status.htm
What are your DNS servers and your lease obtained/expires times?
And while you are in there, please let us know the NTP settings under
http://192.168.1.1/adv_index.htm
I suspect you have the lease renewal issue which has a simple fix.
connection time now shows 19:12:00. I didnt check when it was a problem.
I use google dns servers. 8.8.8.8/8.8.4.4.
if the lease issue, shouldnt router also lose internet? I am having problem at satellite. NTP settings are here.
- Chuck_MFeb 26, 2019Mentor
rsquarev1 wrote:
connection time now shows 19:12:00. I didnt check when it was a problem.
I use google dns servers. 8.8.8.8/8.8.4.4.
if the lease issue, shouldnt router also lose internet? I am having problem at satellite. NTP settings are here.
My bad, I read this as network wide....
Disregard the above.