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Guide

Apr 16, 2021

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RBR50 / RBS50 Dropping Connection

Hello, I've had my ORBI and one Satellite running for the last few years without any problems. Lately it's been disconnecting and dropping the internet connection. When I turn the hub off and back ...

Knights356
Apr 18, 2021
UPDATE

I've just tried the telnet suggestion.
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For those about to rock... (Chaos Calmer, r6043)
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root@RBR50:/# config get wan_lease
86400
root@RBR50:/# config set wan_lease=1200
root@RBR50:/# config commit
root@RBR50:/#

FURRYe38

Guru - Experienced User

Apr 17, 2021

What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?

I'd have the ISP check the service line up to the modem. The Orbi router depends on a good signal from the modem.

Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update?

Be sure Traffic Meter is disabled.

Knights356

Guide

Apr 18, 2021

Thank you for your reply, FURRYe38

Yes, I have performed a factory reset since downgrading the firmware and set it back up from scratch. Do you think i could try the wan_lease solution suggested in the past, or is this no longer effective?

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Another-RBR50-Dropping-Internet-Connection/m-p/1875385/highlight/true#M84882

The details of the modem are:

Name: BT OPENREACH FIBRE Modem ECI Telecom Ltd
Desc: NGA ECI-CPE-MODEMS TYPE 1B
Code: 061513
Model: B-FOCuS V-2FUb/r Rev.B
Cat No: 0N316150 Rev: RA403

Knights356
Guide
Apr 18, 2021
UPDATE

I've just tried the telnet suggestion.
---------------------------------------------------------------
For those about to rock... (Chaos Calmer, r6043)
---------------------------------------------------------------
root@RBR50:/# config get wan_lease
86400
root@RBR50:/# config set wan_lease=1200
root@RBR50:/# config commit
root@RBR50:/#
FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Apr 18, 2021
Yes.
- FURRYe38
  Guru - Experienced User
  Apr 18, 2021
  Let us know if that works....
vajim
Master
Apr 18, 2021
Knights356 wrote:
Thank you for your reply, FURRYe38

Yes, I have performed a factory reset since downgrading the firmware and set it back up from scratch. Do you think i could try the wan_lease solution suggested in the past, or is this no longer effective?

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Another-RBR50-Dropping-Internet-Connection/m-p/1875385/highlight/true#M84882

The details of the modem are:
Name: BT OPENREACH FIBRE Modem ECI Telecom Ltd
Desc: NGA ECI-CPE-MODEMS TYPE 1B
Code: 061513
Model: B-FOCuS V-2FUb/r Rev.B
Cat No: 0N316150 Rev: RA403
Is this another case of bad firmware?