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RBR50/RBS50 (3units) major problems with dropped Wifi
I thought I would post here in a last gasp to find some help. Backgound (skip if you want to get to the problem): I bought through Costco about a year ago and the system worked great for a the f...
PS - firmware version 2.0.0.74
just checked on the orbi app and it says no updates
This may help you...
After 3 months of fighting my RBR50 / RBS50 setup, including daily drops 4-12 times a day, 3 upgrade patches, reduced network throughput and general frustration, I am happy to announce a 100% effective fix.
I purchased a Cisco RV130 wired gateway, switched the Orbi to Wireless AP mode and life is MUCH happier. The Orbi does what it advertises best, great wide-area mesh WiFi coverage, and by removing the gateway functionality from its load the product stablized drastically. Who knows if it was java coding, cpu overload or some other mystery chip/code issue, but I'm done being a Netgear testbed.
So, in effect, I had to spend another $65 on another product and reduce the $300+ Netgear kit to overpriced WiFi Access Point duty.
Sadly, after a decade of loyalty, this will be the last Netgear purchase I make for a long time.
Very disappointed. Good luck to you all.
YankeeTeddyBear Thankyou for the reply. I'll save this idea as $65 maybe a cheaper fix than the time/headaches/frustration, that I seem to be going through to resolve the issue.
If I understand your fix correctly I would need to install a wired gateway/router between devices 3 & 5? As my current device #3 is a SB6121 modem (w/no router functionality).
As an alternative could I purchase a modem that is both a modem and wierd router to replace my SB6121 and achieve similar results to your solution of adding an RV130? Sorry but I have amatuer/novice network knowledge...just enough to get myself in trouble :)
- Internet
- DSL or cable service
- Existing gateway or router
- Ethernet cable
- Orbi router acting as an access point
- Ethernet cable or WiFi connection
- TV
- Cell phone or other WiFi device
Link to Netgear How-do-I-configure-my-Orbi-router-to-act-as-an-access-point
