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RBK50 and RBS50: constantly disconnecting and dropping internet
Running on 2.1.4.16.
I have an Orbi RBK50 connected through wired backhaul and an RBS50 connected wirelessly on my network. The system works great periodically, but on some days it constantly ...
Latitudes33 wrote:
The main router is downstairs and is probaby 30-40 ft from the wireless satellite.
If that is a wifi link from RBK50 to RBS50, it could be stretching things.
My RBR40 Orbi router (in access point mode) sits at the end of a Powerline ethernet link.
Latitudes33 wrote:
Can only assume that this is software.
Why?
If it were too far, why would it show blue and 'good' status for several hours and then randomly drop off completely? The only way to get it back online is to do a full reset and re-add it.