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RBR50 - Wifi Disconnecting
I have an RBR50 setup, wifi on some devices keep on disconnecting every so often.
There is nothing in the Log Showing why these devices are disconnecting.
RBR50 V2.2.1.210
Service : Verizon FIOS
Operation Mode : AP
2.4GHz Channel: Auto
5GHz Channel: 48
The Orbi is on one floor and the satellite is on another floor just below.
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What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?
Modem Combo Units:
Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge mode. Then use the Orbi router in router mode. You'll need to contact the ISP for help and information in regards to the modem being bridged correctly.
2. If you can't bridge the modem, disable ALL wifi radios on the modem, configure the modems DMZ for the IP address the Orbi router gets from the modem. Then you can use the Orbi router in Router mode.
3. Or disable all wifi radios on the modem and connect the Orbi router to the modem, configure AP mode on the Orbi router. https://kb.netgear.com/31218/How-do-I-configure-my-Orbi-router-to-act-as-an-access-point and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7LOcJ8GdDo&app=desktop
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 them to begin with depending upon building materials.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?
What WPA security modes are you using? Try WPA2 and AES Only.Try disabling the following and see:
MIMO, Daisy Chain, Fast Roaming, IPv6 and Set 20/40Mhz Coexistence to 40Mhz only. Save settings and reboot the router and satellite(s).
Disney Circle: https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/WARNING-Firmware-2-2-1-210-is-junk/m-p/1667485/highlight/true#M45926If you updated to recent FW v.210, try enabling Daisy Chain. Some have mentioned that this seems to be working in reverse order, enabling means disabled actually. https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/RBK50-Backhaul-Status-Poor-After-Firmware-Update-2-1-4-16/m-p/1680907/highlight/true#M48123
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/quot-Reverse-quot-Daisy-Chain-issue-any-update/m-p/1653439
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Orbi-RBR50-Slow-Wired-WAN-after-2-2-1-210-Upgrade/m-p/1667058/highlight/true#M45881
Urban5 wrote:
I have an RBR50 setup, wifi on some devices keep on disconnecting every so often.
There is nothing in the Log Showing why these devices are disconnecting.
RBR50 V2.2.1.210
Service : Verizon FIOS
Operation Mode : AP
2.4GHz Channel: Auto
5GHz Channel: 48
The Orbi is on one floor and the satellite is on another floor just below.
What wired devices do you have connected to Orbi? Any wired speakers (e.g. Sonos)?
