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Swap
Feb 11, 2019Aspirant
RBS50 always offine
My satellite RBS50 always offline, why is that? No matter you do restart or sync it again n again . It has latest firmware
FURRYe38
Feb 11, 2019Guru - Experienced User
What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?
Is the Orbi system operating in Router or AP mode?
How are the Satellites connected? Wireless or wired?
What is the Mfr and model# of the ethernet switch if one is in the configuration.
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?
Try enabling Beamforming and MIMO.
Try disabling the following and see:
Daisy Chain, Fast Roaming, IPv6 and Set 20/40Mhz Coexistence to 40Mhz only. Save settings and reboot the router and satellite(s).
Swap wrote:
My satellite RBS50 always offline, why is that? No matter you do restart or sync it again n again . It has latest firmware
Swap
Feb 11, 2019Aspirant
Modem: Motorola Arris SB6183
mode: Router
Switch: 2 Netgear (8 and 4 )
Satellite connection: wireless
House size:3500 sq ft
Distance between: around 30-35 ft
2.4 GHz: Auto
5 GHz:48
WiFi near by : 6-7
WPA2
mode: Router
Switch: 2 Netgear (8 and 4 )
Satellite connection: wireless
House size:3500 sq ft
Distance between: around 30-35 ft
2.4 GHz: Auto
5 GHz:48
WiFi near by : 6-7
WPA2
- FURRYe38Feb 12, 2019Guru - Experienced User
What is the model# of the ethernet switches in the configuration.
Swap wrote:
Modem: Motorola Arris SB6183
mode: Router
Switch: 2 Netgear (8 and 4 )
Satellite connection: wireless
House size:3500 sq ft
Distance between: around 30-35 ft
2.4 GHz: Auto
5 GHz:48
WiFi near by : 6-7
WPA2- Chuck_MFeb 12, 2019Mentor
Sounds to me like he hasnt properly setup/paired his satellite, but hard to tell from the description.