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RBR50 Keeps Droping
I have the Century Link C3000Z @x DSL Modem . Its set to give out DHCP Addressing - I origionly thought it was the problem and now that they have replaced it twice all point to the Orbi system The RB...
The DSL Modem should not be assigning the DHCP, the Orbi RBR50 should be.
That’s if you’re using the RBR50 in Router mode.
RBR50 in AP mode lets the DSL Modem assign DHCP.
That’s if you’re using the RBR50 in Router mode.
RBR50 in AP mode lets the DSL Modem assign DHCP.
Yes the orbi is and always has been in AP mode
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.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?
What WPA security modes are you using? Set WPA2 and AES only instead of AUTO.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).I would also try the orbi in router mode and use the modems DMZ to see if the router still looses internet from the modem. Option #2...
CReinhard wrote:
Yes the orbi is and always has been in AP mode
