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tadslc
Aug 28, 2019Tutor
RBK50 Disconnects driving me crazy
I'm a somewhat older fellow that doesn't have the greatest grasp of modern technology. Just when I try to research the latest "get rid of cable" rave, I decide to update my WiFi router with what I t...
tadslc
Aug 28, 2019Tutor
Thanks guys
Well, at this point I can answer a couple of the questions- What type of Modem am I using? This is easy because I just went down and replaced my modem yesterday at Spectrum because I knew this had to be the problem, my old modem (which I don't know the model #)
My new Modem is an Arris TM1602.
I probably have 30-40 feet between the router and satellite.
I have plenty of neighbors around me that have WiFi, sometimes more than others but on average probably 3-4.
Orbi definately has worked more often than not but still going off for 5-15 minutes at a time is definately unecceptable.
I have 2 things plugged into the router, my computer and my Sonos
My home is a whopping 2,000 sq ft but I'd also like to have it reach my back porch which it will while it's working.
tadslc
Aug 28, 2019Tutor
BTW - I'l have more answers when I get home this evening.