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ma_tin
Jun 12, 2018Aspirant
RBK50 droping connection
I have recently bought an RBK50 Orbi router and satellite. The satellite on my ground floor has a wired connection to the router in the cellar. The router is connected to a fibre modem (and router)...
FURRYe38
Jun 12, 2018Guru - Experienced User
The router should be place UP on the main floor if possible for best coverage.
What channels are you using? Try 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz.
Any other wifi neighbors near by? If so, how many?
Set WPA2 and AES only.
What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP Modem/ONT?
I would disable the Sonos system and test. Sonos is known for there own wifi which maybe interferring with the Obi system.
Disable MIMO, Daisy Chain and Fast Roaming on the Orbi router.