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RBR50 - Ethernet works but Wifi Doesn't - Help?!!
All of the sudden my wifi stopped working. I've rebooted modem and router a few times. Help would be greatly appreciated! When I open Chrome and go to a website, I get the following error in Chrom...
I updated the firmware - v2.5.1.16 and I have fiber with a CTC GSW-1005MS switch that connects directly to my Orbi.
I did do one other thing that seems to be helping but created a new issue. I unplugged my satellite and now my wi-fi is working but the family cant get a stable connection upstairs.
I moved the satelitte downstairs and I've been trying to reset/reconnect the satelitte but no luck. I used a paper clip to reset it and then followed the instructions on the App but the satellite just pulses white and never connects. Thoughts??
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? 30 feet is recommended in between RBR and RBS to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected. https://kb.netgear.com/000036466/How-far-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite-from-my-Orbi-router
One User Experience/Configuration:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Most-Stable-Orbi-Configuration/m-p/1941087/highlight/true#M97026
Its not a big house but its old. I've been successfully using this configuration with the satelitte upstairs and connected to ethernet for a couple years now. This is a new issue that just came up.
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? 30 feet is recommended in between RBR and RBS to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelesslyPlease try some of the suggestions linked in the one users post.
th3sp3ck wrote:Its not a big house but its old. I've been successfully using this configuration with the satelitte upstairs and connected to ethernet for a couple years now. This is a new issue that just came up.
Is the ethernet ran directly off the router or is there a switch connected in there somewhere? If so, what switch?
Does it work fine directly connected to the router?
From the Orbi I have a Netgear 8 port Gigabit Switch and anything connected via ethernet into that works fine. I'm on my desktop computer now and the internet is working as expected.
GSW-1005MS > Orbi RBR50 > Netgear GS166 > Hardwire to Desktop seems to be working great.
GSW-1005MS > Orbi RBR50 > Wifi to Laptop or Phone in close proximity working.
GSW-1005MS > Orbi RBR50 > Satellite > Laptop or Phone not working - getting certificate errors.
