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Gpoulos
Feb 13, 2025Aspirant
RBR50
I have an ORBI RBR50 with 2 satellites that is not giving me a strong signal throughout the house. Does the firmware need updated? If so, how to update a firmware? I have it connected to a COX Commun...
FURRYe38
Feb 13, 2025Guru - Experienced User
What Firmware version is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
Be sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6 is recommended.
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router 📡 and satellite(s)🛰️? 30 feet or more is recommended in between RBR 📡 and RBS 🛰️ to begin with depending upon building materials when wired or wirelessly connected.
https://kb.netgear.com/31029/Where-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite 🛰
Has a power off for 1 minute then back ON with the ISP modem and router and satellites been performed since last update?
Be sure to restart your network in this sequence:
Turn off and unplug modem.
Turn off router and computers.
Plug in and turn on modem. Wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
Turn on the router and wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
Turn on computers and rest of network.
Gpoulos
Feb 13, 2025Aspirant
The home is about 4500sq and the satellite's are over 30 feet away. Do you think I need a booster?
- FURRYe38Feb 13, 2025Guru - Experienced User
What Firmware version is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?Are you having problems at the RBS? Might bring them closer bit to the RBR.
Has a power off for 1 minute then back ON with the ISP modem and router and satellites been performed since last update?
Be sure to restart your network in this sequence:
Turn off and unplug modem.
Turn off router and computers.
Plug in and turn on modem. Wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
Turn on the router and wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
Turn on computers and rest of network.
Gpoulos wrote:
The home is about 4500sq and the satellite's are over 30 feet away. Do you think I need a booster?