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RBK50 Streaming between devices
I have the main router(RBK50) and 2 satellites (RBS50). I have this problem and I'm not sure it's the orbi, modem, or connection. When trying to stream games from one device to another, both wired, I ...
What Firmware version is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? 30 feet or more is recommended in between RBR and RBS to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.
https://kb.netgear.com/31029/Where-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite
What channels are you using? Auto? Try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and any unused channel on 5Ghz.
Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?
Try enabling Beamforming and MIMO(MIMO may or may not be needed) and WMM. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings
Try disabling the following and see:
Armor, Circle, Daisy Chain, Fast Roaming, IPv6 and Set 20/40Mhz Coexistence to 40Mhz only. Set Short preamble instead of Long preamble modes. Save settings and reboot the router and satellite(s).
One User Experience/Configuration:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Most-Stable-Orbi-Configuration/m-p/1941087/highlight/true#M97026
- Thanks for quick reply. My ISP is Optimum. I use my own cable modem (netgear sb8200). Router to satellite is over 30 feet. House is a single midsized 1 floor. I have beamforming, mimo, upnp, and wwm enabled. Daisy chain and fast roaming are disabled. Firmware of router is 2.7.2.10
Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update?
As a test, turn OFF the RBS and connect your PC and Nvidia device to the RBR and test with these connected at the RBR. Any differences?
