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TimPoi
May 06, 2018Initiate
RBR50 went offline while I was on vacation - I'm done.
I'm tired of all these problems with my Orbi, guys. This is the last straw.
Left for a four day vacation, so I set up some webcams to watch my pets while I was gone. Not eight hours into my tri...
FURRYe38
May 06, 2018Guru - Experienced User
What Firmware version is currently loaded on the Orbi router?
Whats the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem? If this modem has a built in router, it needs to be put into transparent bridge mode. If it can't be, then use the modems DMZ for the IP address the NG router gets from the modem.
Any wifi neighbors near by? If so, how many?
What channels are you using? Auto? Try setting 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and any unused channel on 5Ghz.
Try disabling the following and see:
Beamforming, MIMO, Daisy Chain, Fast Roaming, IPv6 and Set 20/40Mhz Coexistence to 40Mhz only. Save settings and reboot the router.